Research-driven Critique – Narrative or Argument 1. Choose a Source Identify your source by listing the following information: – Author – Title – URL – Write a one-sentence summary of the source Source selected: 2. Take Notes and Reverse Outline Your Source 3. Break Down and Summarize Your Source 4. Critique your Source through Research Questions -At least 5 questions that are clear and open-ended 5. Devise Keyword Search Terms and Locate Sources: Cycle 1 – Brainstorm a list of keyword search terms (5-10 phrases or strings) – List sources that appear relevant (list 1-2 of each type; for each, briefly indicate the relevance of the source) 6. Create Annotated Bibliography (Separate) ( worth 5%) 7. Connect your main source and research source by identifying the following about your sources: Cycle 1 continued – List of Sources: – Main Source: – 2 Research Sources: – Textual Evidence from the Main Source: – Brief Critical Analysis: – Textual Evidence from First Research Source: – How It Relates to the Textual Evidence from the Main Source: – Textual Evidence from Second Research Source: – How It Relates to the Textual Evidence from the Main Source: 8. Reflect on your sources and connect your research sources evidence to the main source: Cycle 2 – Write a two to three paragraph reflection that reviews your research process so far and identifies next steps. – Brainstorm a list of new keyword search terms that are related to but different from the ones you used earlier. (identify 5-10 phrases or strings). – Find two to four new sources that add to those you located earlier, and that help to inform and refine your response to your main source. 9. Connect Your Research Source Textual Evidence to Your Main Source: Cycle 2 Connect your main source and research source by identifying the following about your sources: – List of Sources: – Main Source: – 2 Research Sources: – Textual Evidence from the Main Source: – Brief Critical Analysis: – Textual Evidence from First Research Source: – How It Relates to the Textual Evidence from the Main Source: – Textual Evidence from Second Research Source: – How It Relates to the Textual Evidence from the Main Source: 10. Create Annotated Bibliography ( worth 5%) – Select Sources and Write the Annotated Bibliography – Review the questions you have posted and the sources gathered in Cycles 1 and 2 of the research process. – Determine THREE sources that have significant or worthwhile textual evidence that relates to your main source. – Write the annotated bibliography with the three research sources. – As part of the annotated bibliography, identify your main source and Central Research Question. – Copy and paste your Annotated Bibliography into a new Word document. – Name the file “Annotated Bibliography.” – Format the document in APA, including title page. 11. Summarize the Key Points of the Critique so Far and Draft the Provisional Thesis Summarize Key Points of the Response – Review the assignments where you have been working with textual evidence. Summarize in a few point form notes what you have said in your evaluation of sources, especially your main source. Draft the Provisional Thesis – Capture your evaluation in one sentence. 12. Outline Your Research-driven Critique – Introduction – Summary – Response – Conclusion – References 13. Draft the Essay – Begin drafting Essay. Aim to write the summary and as much of the critique as possible, in draft form. There should at least be a substantial start on the critique.
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