Module 2: Research and Inquiry

Week 6: October 4th and 6th | Module 2: Research and Inquiry

MON. OCT 4th

In Class

Homework

  • Begin Project 2: Step 1- Choose a topic and add it to the class topics list
  • Read “Wikipedia Pops Up in Bibliographies” by Larry Gordon and write a response to the questions on OpenLab.

WED. OCT 6th       

In Class                                            

  • Generate 5-8 research questions on the topic to guide your research. These questions should be questions that inspire your curiosity, drive your interest on the topic and will help you narrow down your research. 
  • Discuss what type of sources might help answer your research questions
  • ***Meet with the CityTech Librarian!***

Homework

  • Read “Is Google Making Us Stupid” by Nicholas Carr and write response to the questions on OpenLab
  • Find 2 sources for Project 2. Prepare to share key information in class.  Record your sources on OpenLab. 
  • Record your research questions on OpenLab.
  • **NO CLASS MONDAY**                                                      

Week 7: October 13th | Module 2: Research and Inquiry

**NO CLASS MONDAY**

WED. OCT.  13

In Class

Homework

  • Find the remaining 2 sources on your topic. Remember, you must have at least 3 different genres of sources. 
  • Write a free write on your topic on OpenLab. It should be between 100 and 250 words.                  

Week 8: October 18th and 20th | Module 2: Research and Inquiry         

 MON. OCT. 18

In Class

  • Week 8 Monday PowerPoint
  • Draft a short oral presentation on our research (Project 2: Step 4)
  • Learn how to cite sources and prepare the bibliography information (Project 2: Step 3)
  • Discuss how to write a summary of a source and prepare to write summaries of your 4 sources

Homework

  • Reading TBD
  • Write bibliography enty for all 4 sources (Project 2: Step 3)
  • Prepare short oral presenation on your research (Project 2: Step 4)

WED. OCT. 20th

In Class

  • Week 8 Wednesday PowerPoint
  • Share your oral presentations
  • Explore how to analyze the author’s craft
  • Begin to draft one source entry

Homework

  • Read “Backpacks vs. Briefcases” by Laura Bolin Carroll and write a response to the questions on OpenLab
  • Draft at least one source entry and post on OpenLab 

Week 9: October 25th and October 27th | Module 2: Research and Inquiry

MON. OCT. 25th    

In Class       

  • Week 9 Monday PowerPoint
  • Choose and evaluate / analyze quotations from your sources
  • Discuss how to determine if a source is credible and evaluate your sources for credibility
  • Explore transitional words and phrases to strengthen your writing

Homework

  • Write a 3-5 sentence source credibility evaluation for EACH of your sources 
  • Choose 1-2 quotes from each source. Write 1-2 sentences about each of the quotes
  • DRAFT of Project 2 Due Monday, Nov. 1st                                                            

WED. OCT. 27th

In Class

  • Explore how to write Introductions and Conclusions
  • Focus on writing strong paragraphs
  • Introduce Module 2 reflection

Homework

  • DRAFT of Project 2 Due Monday, Nov. 1st

Week 10: November 1st and November 3rd | Module 2: Research and Inquiry

MON. NOV 1st

In Class 

  • Week 10 Monday PowerPoint
  • Engage in Peer Revising and Editing Sessions
  • Use the Revising and Editing Checklist to strengthen our writing
  • Share a favorite part of your projects
  • Look forward to Module 3

Homework

  • Final Project 2 DUE Mon. Nov. 8th
  • Final Module 2 Reflection DUE Mon. Nov. 8th