Throughout the course you will be assigned readings and will be asked to describe what you learned in a weekly quiz. This activity will help you to build the foundation for writing the course paper. Read the assigned pages and address the question(s) in one or two paragraphs.
Week 1: Read Active Reading Strategies.pdfDownload Active Reading Strategies.pdf and Open-mindedness Character Card.pdfDownload Open-mindedness Character Card.pdf.
Question: How can you become an active reader and an open-minded researcher? Discuss some strategies.
Your paragraph(s) should follow this structure:
1) Topic Sentence
2) Supporting Sentences
3) Concluding Sentence
GRADING CRITERIA (20 points each)
PURPOSE: Summarize the reading by answering the question.
LANGUAGE: Use correct diction (their vs. there). Define specific terms used in the book.
PARAGRAPHING: Each paragraph should adhere to one topic and follow the outline to the left.
SENTENCE STRUCTURE: Vary how you start sentences, and vary length. Use full sentences.
EDITING: Proofread for spelling and punctuation. Please double-space the paragraph.
PLEASE MAKE IT EASY TO READ AND FLOW THE DIRECTIONS FULLY.