Thursday, May 28, 2015

Close Reading

Print, read  and annotate your article. Use Google to verify?

Annotation:   1. Chunk the text.    2.  Circle key words -- especially if they are repeated. 3. Underline and define any terms you are uncertain of meaning.  4. Left margin: short summary of each chunk. 5. Right margin: use an -ing verb to describe what the writer is doing in each chunk. (Explaining? Describing? Defining? Comparing? Contrasting? Ranting? )

Begin filling out the CRAAP test worksheet on it, as well. Comment on as many of the questions as possible.

Homework:

1. Continue annotating and evaluating your article.

2. TWFTD: your choice from your article.

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

The CRAAP Test

Turn in your papers.

Thinkwrite: Can you think of an example of false information you have seen on the internet? Where was it and what was it about? 

One example of how news on the internet works: http://www.snopes.com/politics/conspiracy/russiansecurity.asp

 How do we determine useful sources and information? Use The CRAAP Test. The CRAAP Test Prezi. Please take notes in your daybook.

You have the rest of class to look for an article on the Gale database site that pertains to your Problem/Solution paper, and that you could use in the revised version of that paper.

When you find an article that you like, print it out, read it, and annotate your copy of it. (Define words, make notes, ask questions, chart the sections, etc.)

 Homework:

1. Find an article for Solo #3. You'll need to have a printed article for class tomorrow (Thursday).

2. TWFTD:   criteria in OED

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Databases

1. Meet Mike Mulligan! Which leads to this article.

2. One source of credible material is a library database. (Maybe.)

Go to The Hub and click on the Library (LRC) link in the row of links below the top section.

We will all look at the top two databases, specifically Gale.

3. I hand out the assignment sheet for the last Solo paper.

You will have some time tomorrow to look for and print out an article on your topic.

Homework:

1. Your Final Version Problem/ Solution Paper is due, with all comment sheets and drafts. You should have a Works Cited page if you did mention (cite) sources; use EasyBib.

2. TWFTD: annotate in OED.
  
Breaking news: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/style-blog/wp/2015/05/25/a-reminder-that-your-instagram-photos-arent-really-yours-someone-else-can-sell-them-for-90000/?hpid=z5