Homework for Thursday, January 24th

1. Read the following selections:
a.Norton Field Guide: Pages 358-366 “Taking Notes,” “Deciding Whether to Quote, Paraphrase, or Summarize,” “Quoting,” and “Paraphrasing”

(If you have The Little Penguin, read the following pages:)
b. The Little Penguin Handbook: Pages 58-60, "Summarize & Paraphrase sources w/o Plagiarizing"Pages 60-62 “Incorporate Quotations, Summaries, and paraphrases Effectively

c. The Little Penguin Handbook: pages 56-62 "Using Sources Ethically and Effectively"

2. Post to your blog three possible research topics, ensuring they are debatable, and include some indication of the discussion (or supporting points) you may want to include. Respond to two fellow students' ideas. Is the topic broad or narrow enough to research. Will it produce a viable debate?

3. Before going to Waldo Library on Tuesday, January 29th, go to www.wmich.edu/library. Under the Help Button at the top of the page, click on Searchpath, and register as a new WMU student if you have not entered the Searchpath site before. If you have, go to returning students. Once registered, complete one tutorial quiz under the “Learn More” heading. Print off the results and either bring them to the library or email me the results. The librarian presentation will begin at 2 p.m., so arrive on time!

4. Complete the thesis sentence, topic sentences, transitions, and conclusion for the Sample Essay (given to you in class). Post the sentences to your blog by the deadline on Thursday, January 24th.