Welcome to Module 7! During this module we'll be discussing several topics related to information literacy and critical reading. These two topics are intertwined and both relate to helping you be more successful in interpreting, analyzing, and remebering what you read. Since most reading in college results in writing an essay or research paper we'll also be taking a look at plagiarism. After completing this module you should be able to:
Due This Week:
Information Literacy
You know how we're not using a textbook this semester? One of the reasons that we believe that FCST 1010 is better without a textbook has to do with information literacy. In this actiivty we'll explore the basics of information litracy by investigating one of your other textbooks. Don't worry if you forgot to bring one - this is a group activity! To do this activity:
4. Report your answers to the class.
A big goal in FCST 1010 is reflection. As a college student it's not only important to learn and do well in your classes - you must also learn to reflect on your college experience and the new attitudes, knowledge, and skills that you are gaining. Taking time to step back and think about experience will not only give you a richer experience but will also help you learn and apply knowledge. Reflection is basically the opposite of cramming for a test - it actually helps you remember and use information for a longer amount of time (hopefully a lifetime!). A great way to foster reflection is by journaling.
As an nline student you'll be posting your journals to the discussion board in D2L. Please be aware that all students in the online classes will be able to see your entries - these are not private. Click on the image below to visit the discussion board topic for this week. Remember that you initial thread is due on Wednesday before midnight. Please respond to two other students in order to receive full credit.
Journal Entry #7: How do you feel when asked to read large amounts of information?
Critical Reading
Earlier this week we explored information literacy by taking a look at one of your textbooks. Today we'll practice critical reading by do a similar excercise on a much deeper level. To do this activity:
5. Report your findings to the class.
Challenge 7: How Can You Improve Your Research Skills?
How good are you at researching and evaluating information? If you’re like many college students you’re pretty good at finding information, but not so great at determining whether its useful, truthful, or high quality. Research skills - also know as information literacy - are crucial in college, but can also affect many other aspects of your life like buying a house, making medical decisions, or choosing a career.
To complete this challenge:
Conducting research is not only going to be part of your academic life but it will be very prevalent in your professional life too. The degree of the research will definitely vary between the two but the methods will always be the same.
In this assignment we are going to skip steps 1 and 2. Really most of step 3 has been done for you. Our focus is steps 4 and 5.
Using the topics and search criteria listed below you will create an annotated bibliography of one (1) source this week. I am guessing most, if not all, of you do not know what I am talking about so here is an example from the Purdue OWL website.
Annotated bibliography has 4 basic parts:
For this assignment you will choose an article using the Galileo Database at the GHC Library. Here are your topics:
When you search you should put the term in quotations ("urban farming"), look for full text, scholarly articles from 2012 to 2017. The number of hits you get should be small...that is done on purpose. If by some chance you find nothing that suits your fancy, then email me immediately!
The assignment needs to be a minimum of 300 words, not including the citation.