Week 2 Discussion: Beginning Your Research
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Week 2 Discussion: Beginning Your Research
Discussion Weight: 5%
Learning Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4
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For this discussion, complete the following readings, then answer the three questions that follow in a separate paragraph for each question.
The Norton Field Guide
Chapter 46 (pp. 491-500); Chapter 47 (pp. 501-523)
Little Seagull Handbook
Section R-1, “Doing Research”
First, review the readings carefully. In one paragraph, share a tip or fact about research and/or about sources that you learned from the readings. Then, share a tip or a skill that you have used while conducting research in the past that was successful. Be sure to cite your reading.
Second, reflect on your research methodology. Briefly describe and contrast what your process has been and what it will be in this course.
Third, Review your feedback on Milestone 1. Then, identify which topic you will pursue and summarize your topic/argument. It may not be finalized, and that is acceptable. Describe the problem and proposed solution. List 3-5 search terms you consider using. You may include a word cloud by using EdWordle. Be sure to comment briefly on the keywords’ strength and effectiveness.
Include a reference for any sources you used in the post.
TIP: Respond to the questions above using a separate paragraph for each question. Please break out the search term list as bullet points or a clearly recognizable list or post as a photo word cloud.
PEER REPLIES (2)
Respond to two peers’ main posts with replies of 100-150 words each.
In two paragraphs,
- Respond to the peers2esearch process and the tip or fact that was described from the reading. Comment on your experience in the area or methodologies of research the peer posted.
Evaluate the peers3earch terms. Are they specific enough? What results do you expect the search terms to yield? Suggest at least two additional search terms or refinements for those terms already listed and explain why these additions may be useful.
Be sure to take a moment to check into your own thread. Reply to your instructor and some peers who offer insights into your writing.
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