Chapter 12 Reading Research Reference and Collateral Assignments

Chapter 12: Reading Research, Reference, and Collateral Assignments Academic Reading, Fifth Edition by Kathleen T. Mc. Whorter © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc. , publishing as Longman Publishers

Learning Objectives: ® To learn a systematic approach for reading research materials ® To develop alternative reading strategies ® To learn note taking ® To develop skills for reading collateral reading assignments ® To learn to evaluate sources ® To learn to synthesize and compare sources © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc. , publishing as Longman Publishers

Reading Research Materials ® Define and Focus Your Topic Consult with your reference librarian. ® Read an encyclopedia entry on your topic. ® Check the Reader’s Guide to Periodical Literature for topic listings. ® Check the on-line card catalog ® Consult your instructor. ® ® Devise a Search Strategy ® Preview Sources ® Define Your Purpose for Reading © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc. , publishing as Longman Publishers

Alternative Reading Strategies ® Skimming - a rapid reading technique that enables you quickly to obtain main ideas only. ® Scanning - a process of searching for a specific piece of information. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc. , publishing as Longman Publishers

How to Skim ® Read the title. ® Read the subtitle or introductory byline. ® Read the introductory paragraph. ® Read the headings. ® Read the first sentence of each paragraph. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc. , publishing as Longman Publishers

How to Skim ® Read the remainder of the paragraph ® Read the title or legend of any maps, graphs, charts, or diagrams. ® Read the last paragraph (conclusion or summary). © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc. , publishing as Longman Publishers

Scanning is where you look for a particular thing such as in a telephone book, index, or television listing. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc. , publishing as Longman Publishers

How to Scan ® Know Your Purpose ® Check the Organization ® Anticipate Clue Words ® Identify Probable Answer Locations ® Use a Systematic Pattern ® Confirm Your Answer View Figure 12 -1 in your book for scanning pattern © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc. , publishing as Longman Publishers

Scanning Lists and Tables ® Become familiar with how the writer has arranged the information. ® Scan for a specific word, phrase, name, date, or place name, and it may not be necessary to guess at the form of your answer. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc. , publishing as Longman Publishers

Scanning Prose Materials ® Rely on identifying clue words and predicting the form of your answer. ® Then let your eyes float through a passage searching for clue words and phrases. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc. , publishing as Longman Publishers

Documentation and Note Taking ® Documentation format includes title, author, publisher, place, date, and pages referred to. ® Make sure you have the correct documentation form requested by your instructor. ® MLA ® APA © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc. , publishing as Longman Publishers

Documentation and Note Taking ® Note-Taking Cards ® Use 5 x 8 or 4 x 6 index cards. ® See Figure 12 -4 for examples. ® Record the information in your own words to avoid plagiarism. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc. , publishing as Longman Publishers

Reading Collateral Assignments ® Analyze the assignment. ® Choose Your Reading and Study Strategies (See Table 12 -3) ® Use Nonprint Collateral Assignments (videos, films, lectures, television documentaries) Sample assignments include other textbooks, paperba newspapers, magazines, journals, and reference book © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc. , publishing as Longman Publishers

Evaluating Sources ® Assess the authority of the author. ® Check the copyright date. ® Evaluate the fulfillment of the work’s purpose. ® Assess the intended audience. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc. , publishing as Longman Publishers

Evaluating Sources ® Verify one source against another. ® Look for a consensus of opinion. ® Evaluate statistics carefully. ® Consider whether the article is fact or opinion. (See Chapter 4) © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc. , publishing as Longman Publishers

Summary Questions ® What are the steps in reading research sources? ® What is skimming? ® What is scanning? ® How do you read and study collateral reading assignments? © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc. , publishing as Longman Publishers

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