Category: Module 2 – Research & Inquiry (Page 1 of 2)

Homework

1. For EACH SOURCE, find at least one direct quote from the author that you feel really exemplifies the document’s claims or interpretations (really shows what the author is arguing or trying to say). Or, you might want to choose a sentence that you really agree with (or really disagree with) that you want to refer back to later. You don’t need to repeat something you’ve quoted earlier– this is just a place to take note of quotations you feel you may want to use later.  Put it in quotes– and don’t forget the page number (if applicable). 
2. Draft at least one source entry and post on OpenLab by Wed. 
3. DRAFT of Project 2 Due Monday, Nov. 1st   

Homework Due Mon. Oct. 25

• Write a summary of your 4 sources. You may post them in a comment below to make sure you hold yourself accountable or you can just start your draft for each of your source entries. Just make sure you do them! 
• On Monday, you will be briefly presenting your research with our class. You will create a short oral presentation on your research. The presentation should be the summaries you wrote and a brief explanation of how you found the sources or something you found interesting in one of them! Just whatever pops out at you that you think the rest of the class might find interesting! 

Project 2 Draft Due Monday Nov. 8th.

Homework Due Wed. Oct. 20th 

1. Read “Backpacks vs. Briefcases” by Laura Bolin Carroll and write a response to the questions on OpenLab
   • What did you think of this text? Explain!  Be honest! Did you find any parts interesting? Did you learn something new?
   • What is it mostly about? Write a 2-3 sentence summary. Be specific. Refer to the text itself. Use quotes even! 
   • What is the genre of the text? What is the tone?
   • Who do you think is the intended audience of the piece? Who is meant to read this text?
   • What do you think is the purpose of this text? Why do you think the author wrote it?
   • What are some examples of rhetoric that you see or hear on a daily basis?
2. Write bibliography entry for all 4 sources and complete the 5Ws and 1 H for EACH SOURCE to determine if the source is credible!

   5Ws and 1H to Determine Source Credibility

   Use this form to determine if your sources are credible!

   Name (Insert Full Name)

   Source 1

   SOURCE 1: BIBLIOGRAPHY ENTRY

   SOURCE 1: WHO

   Who is the author? Are they recognized as experts on the topic? Or are they just claiming to be an expert on the topic? How do you know? Do they have a degree or expertise in the area? Who is the publisher? Is the publisher well-known or reputable?

   SOURCE 1: WHAT

   What is fact or opinion in the text? What are the main ideas, arguments, and claims? Are the claims backed up with sound reasoning and evidence? Do you agree with the ideas in the text based on your own knowledge? Can you find other credible sources that confirm the same information?

   SOURCE 1: WHERE

   Where does this information in the piece come from? Are the sources cited and referenced? Where do the hyperlinks in the piece take you? To other reliable sources or to ads or questionable sources?

   SOURCE 1: WHEN

   When was the piece published? Is it up to date / relevant?

   SOURCE 1: WHY

   Why did the author/ producer publish this? Does the author appear to be selling something? Is there an obvious agenda or bias? Sometimes it's okay for there to be bias in a piece, but it is important to recognize it for what it is.

   SOURCE 1: HOW

   How is the material presented? Is the text well edited and free of errors? Is the formatting well designed and professional looking?

   Source 2

   SOURCE 2: BIBLIOGRAPHY ENTRY

   SOURCE 2: WHO

   Who is the author? Are they recognized as experts on the topic? Or are they just claiming to be an expert on the topic? How do you know? Do they have a degree or expertise in the area? Who is the publisher? Is the publisher well-known or reputable?

   SOURCE 2: WHAT

   What is fact or opinion in the text? What are the main ideas, arguments, and claims? Are the claims backed up with sound reasoning and evidence? Do you agree with the ideas in the text based on your own knowledge? Can you find other credible sources that confirm the same information?

   SOURCE 2: WHERE

   Where does this information in the piece come from? Are the sources cited and referenced? Where do the hyperlinks in the piece take you? To other reliable sources or to ads or questionable sources?

   SOURCE 2: WHEN

   When was the piece published? Is it up to date / relevant?

   SOURCE 2: WHY

   Why did the author/ producer publish this? Does the author appear to be selling something? Is there an obvious agenda or bias? Sometimes it's okay for there to be bias in a piece, but it is important to recognize it for what it is.

   SOURCE 2: HOW

   How is the material presented? Is the text well edited and free of errors? Is the formatting well designed and professional looking?

   Source 3

   SOURCE 3: BIBLIOGRAPHY ENTRY

   SOURCE 3: WHO

   Who is the author? Are they recognized as experts on the topic? Or are they just claiming to be an expert on the topic? How do you know? Do they have a degree or expertise in the area? Who is the publisher? Is the publisher well-known or reputable?

   SOURCE 3: WHAT

   What is fact or opinion in the text? What are the main ideas, arguments, and claims? Are the claims backed up with sound reasoning and evidence? Do you agree with the ideas in the text based on your own knowledge? Can you find other credible sources that confirm the same information?

   SOURCE 3: WHERE

   Where does this information in the piece come from? Are the sources cited and referenced? Where do the hyperlinks in the piece take you? To other reliable sources or to ads or questionable sources?

   SOURCE 3: WHEN

   When was the piece published? Is it up to date / relevant?

   SOURCE 3: WHY

   Why did the author/ producer publish this? Does the author appear to be selling something? Is there an obvious agenda or bias? Sometimes it's okay for there to be bias in a piece, but it is important to recognize it for what it is.

   SOURCE 3: HOW

   How is the material presented? Is the text well edited and free of errors? Is the formatting well designed and professional looking?

   Source 4

   SOURCE 4: BIBLIOGRAPHY ENTRY

   SOURCE 4: WHO

   Who is the author? Are they recognized as experts on the topic? Or are they just claiming to be an expert on the topic? How do you know? Do they have a degree or expertise in the area? Who is the publisher? Is the publisher well-known or reputable?

   SOURCE 4: WHAT

   What is fact or opinion in the text? What are the main ideas, arguments, and claims? Are the claims backed up with sound reasoning and evidence? Do you agree with the ideas in the text based on your own knowledge? Can you find other credible sources that confirm the same information?

   SOURCE 4: WHERE

   Where does this information in the piece come from? Are the sources cited and referenced? Where do the hyperlinks in the piece take you? To other reliable sources or to ads or questionable sources?

   SOURCE 4: WHEN

   When was the piece published? Is it up to date / relevant?

   SOURCE 4: WHY

   Why did the author/ producer publish this? Does the author appear to be selling something? Is there an obvious agenda or bias? Sometimes it's okay for there to be bias in a piece, but it is important to recognize it for what it is.

   SOURCE 4: HOW

   How is the material presented? Is the text well edited and free of errors? Is the formatting well designed and professional looking?

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