Research to find Evidence to Support Your Analytic Thesis
In more casual language, you must support the ideas and explanations in your paper with "evidence" ("facts", research findings, data, etc.)
What are the assignments that need research & citation?
1. PPT presentations—35 percent of course grade. The group presentations and discussion based on the corresponding weekly topics will be graded in terms of Textual and Graphic narrative, Oral delivery, Evidence and Persuasiveness.
2. Writing exercises—35 percent of course grade. Students will submit 1000-word group writing exercises on assigned topics, which will be graded in terms of English language, Organization, Evidence and Persuasiveness.
3. Discussion—15 percent of course grade. 10 percent will be graded on student discussion about assigned PPT presentations and writing exercises. 5 percent will be graded on class participation.
4. Group teamwork—15 percent of course grade. Students peer assessment on teamworkourse grade. Students peer assessment on teamwork by group members will be included in the final grading at the end of the term.
What does the syllabus say about the researched material in your assignments?
You will be graded on your ability to provide sufficient evidence to support your analytic thesis
What does this have to do with the Library?
Search & Research are different 1. As developing scholars, you will need to do both.
1. Wilkinson, Lane. (2014, July 15). Is research inquiry? [blog post] . Retrieved from: https://senseandreference.wordpress.com/2014/07/15/is-research-inquiry/
The research process can be seen as a "virtuous circle"
You search & evaluate results & think, and skim & read & then...
You search & evaluate results & think, and skim & read & then...
You search & evaluate results & think, and skim & read & then..
The Powerpoint will be uploaded here after the workshop