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Before class on Monday, students will…

  • Find at least two sources that you want to use for your Reflective Annotated Bibliography. This will require you to search through multiple sources. Don’t just pick the first two you find! Remember:
    • At least one source must come from a peer-reviewed journal from a City Tech library database (when you use OneSearch you can narrow your search down to peer-reviewed results)
    • One source must be multimodal (a TEDtalk, documentary, or YouTube video, for example)
    • The third source is up to you, as long as it’s from a trustworthy source (a reputable news source, not a random blog, for example)
  • Over the weekend, read both of those sources you’ve chosen carefully and be ready to create your first source citation in class. If you are able, start writing your source citations as well. 
    • Documents that show how to format your source entries can be found on the Course Profile of OpenLab. I also emailed them to you after the library visit.

During class on Monday, we will…

  • I’ll talk about writing citations using both the City Tech library website (for sources you find in the databases) and other sources (using the wonderful Purdue OWL website) at the beginning of class. Please be prompt for class!
  • We’ll be spending most of the time writing your source citations, so be sure to bring your laptop or tablet (or be ready to use your cell phone).
  • By the end of class, you’ll make a post titled Full Name, First Source Citation. Copy and paste the first source citation you’ve written and save it under the category U2 Work.
    • This will be one of those low-stakes writing assignments!  
  • A quick overview of what’s needed:
    • The MLA bibliographic citation
    • A summary of the source
    • An analysis of the source
    • One direct quote in a quote sandwich and cite it properly 

During class on Wednesday, we will…

  • We’ll be spending most of the time writing your second and third source citations, so be sure to bring your laptop or tablet (or be ready to use your cell phone).
  • By the end of class, you’ll make a post titled Full Name, Second Source Citation. Copy and paste the first source citation you’ve written and save it under the category U2 Work.
    • This will be one of those low-stakes writing assignments! 
  • By Monday, 11/7, you’ll make a post titled Full Name, Third Source Citation. Copy and paste the first source citation you’ve written and save it under the category U2 Work.
    • This will be one of those low-stakes writing assignments! 
  • Work on your introduction and/or conclusion during class as well. Remember, your introduction and conclusion need the following:

Introduction (approx. 300 words)

  • Introduce your question.
  • Explain how or why you got interested in your question.
  • Explain what you expect to find in your research.

Conclusion (approx. 400 words)

  • Summarize what you found in your research.
  • Discuss what you learned while doing this research and why it is important to the overall topic.
  • Explain who you think needs to know about your research and why. (The answer cannot be “everyone needs to know.” That is too big of an audience.) Narrow it down to who needs to hear about it first or the most!

Homework:

  • Gather all sections of this project (Introduction, Sources, Conclusion) into one document by class time on Monday. Even if it’s not complete, bring a copy (preferably printed) to be peer reviewed.
    • I’ll be posting a Reflective Annotative Bibliography Template under Course Profiles this later this week.
  • Be prompt on Monday, so we can start peer reviewing right away!

Some notes for Monday & Wednesday’s class:

  • Use the City Tech library’s online databases or the internet to locate one reputable source that helps you respond to your research question. Some useful databases are NexisUni, Academic Search Complete, and Opposing Viewpoints. Remember that the first source you come across will not necessarily be the best one! You will have to look at multiple sources to find one that is truly useful for your specific question.