Ewrt1 a w15 class 15
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The document provides an agenda for a library day to research a problem solution essay. Students are instructed to find four sources to support their essay, with three needing to be highly credible and one with doubtful credibility. A blend of sources supporting the defined problem and proposed solution is recommended. Guidance is given on evaluating source credibility, such as author reputation, timeliness, and bias. Students are assigned to research four sources, read the articles, post a tentative works cited page, and bring their sources and draft to class along with studying vocabulary words.
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Ewrt1 a w15 class 15
- 2. AGENDA: LIBRARY DAY Research for your problem solution essay: Find four (4) sources of support for your essay. Sources can be taken from magazines, newspapers, websites, books, or other media. Three (3) of your sources need to be highly credible. One (1) source should be of doubtful credibility. Your sources should be a blend of support for your definition/explanation of the problem and your proposed solution(s).
- 3. HOW DO YOU DETERMINE IF YOUR SOURCES ARE CREDIBLE? For more information: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/588/02/ • Is the author well-known and/or respected? • How recent is the source? • What is the author’s purpose? Is the author biased? • What sources are valuable to your audience? If it is an internet source: • Who owns the site? • Is the purpose of the site to inform or to profit? • Is the site politically motivated?
- 4. HOMEWORK Research: Find 4 sources of support for your essay. Read your research articles • Post #15: A tentative works cited page for essay #4 • Bring your sources, a draft of all of your work, and SMG • Study Vocabulary from chapters 24-27