Last Spring Break, I traveled to India, and went to Mahatma Gandhi's home. These footsteps mark where he was, leading up to the spot where he was assassinated. Many students are doing historical investigations into India's revolution! Photo taken in March of 2015.
Hi everyone,
Welcome to Spring Break! We have plenty to do in class, in finding information to complete your Part B research and then using that research to write, which should be your homework over the break. Here's what we did in the last class before the break:
Learning Targets:
Knowledge LT 19: I can explain the impacts of nationalism and revolutionary movements.
Communication LT 1: I can communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Research LT 1: I can effectively conduct and apply research.
Critical Thinking LT 2: I can explain connections between events, issues, problems and concepts..
Knowledge LT 19: I can explain the impacts of nationalism and revolutionary movements.
Communication LT 1: I can communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Research LT 1: I can effectively conduct and apply research.
Critical Thinking LT 2: I can explain connections between events, issues, problems and concepts..
Soundtrack: "Roam" by The B-52's. Selected for today because of my encouragement to explore the world around you, even if you are staying at home during Spring Break! Lyrics here.
AGENDA 3/17/16:
News Brief - Matthew
Part B, Explained
Sources
Sources
Computer Lab N210
Homework: Read the blog! Please work on Part B - researching your historical investigation and using that information to write your research paper! Two to three pages will be due on the Thursday after break! Next news brief: David.
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News Brief: Matthew had the news brief today and selected an article about ISIS executing 6 alleged spies. To go along with this, I showed this update: CNN.com - John Kerry: ISIS responsible for genocide. We found Iraq in our world map and noted we did another news brief about it.
Finally, we discussed the presidential nomination process results from Tuesday: NYTimes.com - March 15 Primary Results.
Lots going on!
We also watched the one minute BBC World News update. Here's the link to see the latest one minute update, at any time of day (it will probably be different from what we watched in class):
Finally, we discussed the presidential nomination process results from Tuesday: NYTimes.com - March 15 Primary Results.
Lots going on!
We also watched the one minute BBC World News update. Here's the link to see the latest one minute update, at any time of day (it will probably be different from what we watched in class):
Part B, Explained/Sources: Before we headed over to the Computer Lab again, I went over the MLA citations guideline and how you should be citing your information that you find as part of your investigation. Here is the paper that I passed out in class: MLA citation guide - 7th edition. Every source that you use for your project should fit into one of those categories on the second page. That is what you are adding to your bibliography (Part E) as you go along.
Finally, for Part B - the Summary and Use of Evidence, please look at page 3 of the Historical Investigation assignment.
That document will help you with understanding what Part B is all about. Remember, Part B (which is 2-3 pages) is due the week we get back.
To help with Part B, here is the second document - a template for filling out as you find good sources of information that relate to your research question:
This is a nice and easy way to complete Part B. Remember that you need to have at least three good sources (so you could fill out this document four different times, if you wanted). Again, no Wikipedia - the source has to be reliable information.
The best way to find good sources is using the Westview High School Library website. Here is the guide that I wrote up for using it.
Another good way to find good, reliable information is through a search on Google Scholar, which looks through academic articles (make sure you aren't using a book review as a source, though).
The best way to find good sources is using the Westview High School Library website. Here is the guide that I wrote up for using it.
Another good way to find good, reliable information is through a search on Google Scholar, which looks through academic articles (make sure you aren't using a book review as a source, though).
I know this is a LOT to take in. Please let me know how I can help better explain what you need to do.
Computer Lab N210: After explaining all of this, we headed over to N210 to work. At this point, you really need to have Part A done, and know what you are doing with Part B.
I know this is quite a lot of information, all at once. I am here to help at almost any time! Email, post a comment on the blog, or come see me! :-)
Can you post an example for a part B? Like the one you showed in class?
ReplyDeleteHi there! The example I showed in class was not a good one for this year, because I am asking you to use a different format (with TS/CD/CD/CM/TR/CD/CD/CM/CS). Here is a general example research paper to show you what MLA format looks like! I hope this helps! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0WvZWk_gs3zVWk3ckg0aUtWc1U/view?usp=sharing
DeleteHi Mr. Fritz,
ReplyDeleteDo we have to write the page number after every concrete detail in part B?
Hi there,
DeleteIf you have a page number to go with the author's last name, yes, you need to use it after each citation, even if it is the same. If you don't have a page number, then you do not need to cite it or make one up. Hope this helps!
So is it (Author last name),(page number)? also can I put a paragraph number if the source is one long page?
DeleteIt would be: (Author last name, page number). So, all in one parenthesis. Do not use a paragraph number, no. Thanks! Keep up the good work!
DeleteIs History.com a reliable source?
ReplyDeleteHistory.com is a reliable source, but, there usually isn't an author credited there, so I would encourage you to find better sources that include authors. If History.com has some really great information that you think you can't find anywhere else with an author, you can probably go ahead and use it.
DeleteWhat does TR mean again?
ReplyDeleteTR means Transition, which is basically like a hand off from the first part of the paragraph to the second part. Words like "Also," or "Next," or "Furthermore," are good ways to start a TR sentence.
DeleteSo we use TR and then talk about our next paragraph?
DeleteNo, TR is in the middle of the paragraph. It is transitioning from one set of facts (and your commentary/analysis) that you found in one source, to the next set of facts from that same source.
DeleteIs this essay supposed to be answering our question or informing people about the revolution?
ReplyDeleteIt's a research paper. You are answering your research question. Pretend I already know about the basics of the revolution. Dive into the specifics that answer your research question.
DeleteWhen it says, "create a body paragraph for each source you found", does that mean we can only use 1 source per paragraph? Also, say we have 4 sources, do we have to have 4 body paragraphs?
ReplyDeleteChristian, the answer to both of your questions is Yes.
DeleteWhat does CM mean?
ReplyDeleteCM means Commentary. It's your analysis of the facts (CDs). What does it mean? It's the same thing as during our World War I essay that we talked lots about in class.
DeleteWhat is the library website we can go to for reliable information? I have been going to it and then goin to the ebsco link but it's not letting me in. What should I do?
ReplyDeleteAre you following the directions on this document, linked to under the Ground Rules, as we discussed in class? https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0WvZWk_gs3zYms5VWJ1eTkwUUU/view
DeleteFor EBSCO, use the username: beavsd
password: griffith
I'm trying to source this website http://spartacus-educational.com/COLDguevara.htm and I'm confused on a few parts about it. What would I put for the Publisher or Sponsor. Also, what do I put for format? Thanks
ReplyDeleteChristian,
DeleteThe publisher would be Spartacus Educational. The format would be Web.
Why whenever I try and click on one of the links it shows me the description but not the actual story?
ReplyDeleteYou need to not click on the title in the search results. There is a link after the title and description that should usually be the full text.
Deletehi
ReplyDelete