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ENG102-Teaching Strategy: Matching best source to a particular topic and type of data desired |
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Miguel Fernandez (Phoenix College) migbusab@cox.net |
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Phoenix College |
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English |
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This activity acknowledges that the student, here as well as in "the real world," needs to be able to get precisely the information they need (or that the boss wants), accurately, but also as fast as possible. This exercise shows certain sources as better, faster for certain types of "topics," building student instinct for matching best-source-type to the content-demand of particular types of topics |
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(FOR FULL DETAILS, download the .doc below:) Instructor: This activity is best after discussing the pro and con of various research sources (eg magazines vs websites), to reinforce what sources have a higher usability for what particular type of topic. This activity acknowledges that the student, here as well as in "the real world," needs to be able to get precisely the information they need (or that the boss asks for) not only accurately, but also as fast as possible. Competition, Time is money - there are many ways of creating this impression/emphasis. 1)Choose 10 or so from the topic type taxonomy below. 2)For each of the ten types chosen, populate with 1-3 real sample topics, as best ranged for the interest of class membership. 3)Discuss the three major level of research focus (the 3 columns of the taxonomy below): A)introductory (intro, summary); B)survey (concepts, terms and main ideas); and C)fact-gathering (detail, trivia, examples, opinions). 4)Test the students by offering up each sample topic and generate discussion as to what type of resources, for each of the three level of research focus, may be best. You can then reveal the general taxonomic category of that sample topic as a scenario where source X, Y, Z are usually the three best for summary, survey, fact-gathering. They can compose a table of these scenarios; you can add others from the taxonomy as relevant to the class interest and available time. 17 types of sources A. Encyclopedia B. Book C. Magazine D. Journal E. Newspaper F. *Website (stand alone only): G. *Newsgroup search engine H. Interview I. Database indexing periodicals J.*Database of full text articles K. Film/video/movies/Documentaries: L. Government documents M. Performance/events/sports' games N. BOOKS OF QUOTATIONS O. PRODUCT/MANUFACTURER HOMEPAGE P. FAQ's: Frequently asked questions Q. Museums Online: **[YOU MUST DOWNLOAD THE ATTACHED WORD .DOC file to see the remainder details and bulk of the exercise criteria/taxonomy] Note! As a professional courtesy to the owner of this package, if you use some aspect of this package or have some thoughts about it, please share your feedback via the comments form below. |
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http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/mlx/slip.php?item=580 |
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Full Details of First Choice Sources To Scan Based On Type Of Topic Assigned (document) Note! As a professional courtesy to the owner of this package, if you use some aspect of this package or have some thoughts about it, please share your feedback below. |
shareback |
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