Deep Reading Assignment

Starter 2:  Research Quote
Read the quote linked above.  As you read it, underline and highlight sentences or ideas that strike or surprise you.  When you are done reading, respond in writing to the following questions:

1. What does this professor identify as the thing that hurts much non-fiction writing?  Do you agree or disagree with her assessment?
2. What sentence in this piece most stood out to you?  Copy it and explain why it strikes you, and what it makes you think.
3. Are you guilty of the bad habit she discusses in the second to last paragraph?  If not, how do you avoid this?  If you are, how could you avoid this mindset in the next few months?

Sample Paper Discussion
Get into a group of 3-4 students.  It doesn't matter which thesis you read.  Bring with you your reading notes and the thesis you read yesterday.  In your groups, discuss the following, and have one person jot down some notes for our debrief:

1. What were the main things you noticed as you read these papers?  Make sure you address organization, writing style, use of evidence, and the sources in their bibliography!
2. How can having this example in your head help you in your research process?
3. What did you learn from this example that you would like to apply to your own writing?
4. What questions do you have about the senior thesis now that you have read an example?  Write these down to ask Lori!

Deep Reading

1. Pair/Share:  What does it mean to deeply read something?  What does this process look like?
   
2. Read the Deep Reading assignment.  Annotate it with questions and concerns for Lori.
   
3. Ask Lori your questions, clarify the assignment to your satisfaction.
4. Need more clarity?  See the examples hung up at the front of the room, or watch the screencast "Deeply Reading an Academic Text" on the Senior Project page of my DP.

Academic Databases

1. Get your library card out, or steal a library card number from another student.
2. Go to the Senior Project page of my DP.
3. Scroll down to the video called "Remote Access to Library Databases"
4. Watch it, and do what it tells you!  Remember, have your library website open so you can follow along in a step by step way.

Research Goal and Time!
Time to use that database!  Your goal today is to find at least one good academic source from the library database, and print it out (feel free to use my printer for this)

HOMEWORK:

• LIBRARY CARD
• Find at least one good academic source from the library database, and print it out.  If you find more, AWESOME!!!