Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Tuesday, March 19 -- English 101

During Class:
 --Discuss & "Turn in" Potential Topic List Exercise
--Discuss political stances (as a way to start seeing positions)

 --Discuss reading
--intro. to academic databases.  (Why isn't Google the answer for everything?)
--research options including notecards, Diigo, bib. generators.
 --research log sheet
 --begin your topic proposal, a template for which is on Google Classroom

Assignment for Thursday, March 21:
  • Complete your topic proposal (see template on Google Classroom)
  • Bring 3 articles about your topic to class (these can be bookmarked or printed).  2 or more of the articles should be found via an academic database.
  • Academic Databases
    --Digital Maine Library (See especially General One File and Research in Context)
    --ProQuest (recommended for news search)
  • --SDMHS Library:  Resources for Research
  • --Current Controversies (a list of academic databases selected for you by Mr. Richards)--Marvel
  • Read text, pp. 350 - 370.  (You may be able to skim over some sections.)

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