Hello all,
Today in class, we discussed Charlotte Temple, and there was a quiz.
We also continued our discussion about Project Two. We shifted into research mode. Using your completed research strategy (emailed on Monday), everyone began to complete research. You must locate (not read, yet) 10 sources (1 book and 2 articles are required). The first step we did was to go to google.com and search for "annotated bibliography, topic of project two." This beginning search should start to point you in the right direction. You need to bring your sources (10) in MLA citation format to class on Friday. In addition, you need to complete the source evaluation (attached to the email and listed in the comment area of this post) to class on Friday.
There are no additional readings for Friday.
The Mid-Term Annotated Bibliography Review is due on Friday. You should turn in four entries (call to adventure, refusal of the call, supernatural aid, and crossing of the first threshold).
We also created logins for the grading software that I am using. You can go to www.engrade.com/students. Select option 2 (sign up). Type in engrade-kkrobins-(your numeric 7 digit id. You will then create a log in and password. You can then see your grades and your attendance for the semester. I am in the process of grading project one. Note: if you see a zero under self-review for project one, you need to turn in your self-review asap.
Take care, and email me with questions.
Kat
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In the areas below, evaluate your sources. Answer each of the questions presented in the left-hand column.
To evaluate your sources, you will have to not only examine the source itself, but you will also have to complete some basic research on the author, topic, and journal. You can conduct this research through the Library, or you can also you basic internet search engines to locate information to assist you in evaluating your sources.
Citation:
Accuracy and Citation of Sources: Is the source accurate and complete? Are the author’s sources reliable? Are the author’s sources cited? Is there an accompanying reference list to substantiate the author’s sources? Is the source published on a reputable website?
Author reputation and authority: Is the author an expert or reputable scholar on the topic? Does the author have any professional or religious views that could affect objectivity? Is the author affiliated with a special-interest group? Does the author only present one side of the debate? If alternate views are presented and addressed, does the author portray them fairly? Does the author’s language show signs of bias?
Date of Publication: Is the source new or old? If the source is older, are there any newer sources that validate or invalidate this source? If the source is from the Internet, can the date of publication be accurately certified?
Audience: Who is the source’s audience? Proponents or opponents? Other scholars? The general public?
After you have completed your evaluation of the source, examine the areas you created in the right-hand column. If you have more yes’s than no’s, then this means that the source is probably more applicable and scholarly. If you have more no’s than yes’s, then this means that the source is not as credible as it could be.
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