EG101 Composition I
Arguing a Position Paper
Pre-Class Assignment
- Step 1 -Download worksheet (don't start it, yet!)
- Step 2 - Watch video on the arguing a position worksheet
- Step 3 - Watch videos on CQ Researcher and Opposing Viewpoints
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- Step 4 - Search for information on your topic!
- Step 5 - Complete part 1 of the worksheet. This helps you identify some basic information and positions on your topic.
- Bring the completed page 1 and the rest of the worksheet to your library session OR, if you're up for a challenge, continue on to...
- Bring the completed page 1 and the rest of the worksheet to your library session OR, if you're up for a challenge, continue on to...
- Step 6 - Watch videos on using the Discovery Search and Academic Search Premier
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- Step 7 (if you need it) - watch a refresher on how to access databases
- Step 8 (if you need it) - Watch this video on how you can use Wikipedia in academic research from the Cooperative Library Instruction Project
- Step 9 (almost there) - Search for sources in the Discovery Search and Academic Search Premier database (see above if you forgot how to find databases)
- Step 10 - Complete part 2 of the worksheet. This helps you find more detailed information on your topic and identify new positions and facts on your topic.
- Step 11 - Complete part 3 of the worksheet. This helps you organize your own position.
- Step 12 - Take this survey.
- Step 13 - Treat Yo' Self
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