While reading the selected source, take notes on note cards. On each note card, write down the following: ● The author’s last name ● One piece of important information. Put
While reading the selected source, take notes on note cards. On each note card, write down the following: ● The author’s last name ● One piece of important information. Put this in your own words. Do not copy the author’s words! ● The page numbers on which that information appeared You must write at least one note card with good, meaningful information regarding the controversy of your topic for this source. Using the article or book chapter you have selected, write a oneandahalfpage summary. As you write, keep in mind that your instructor and your classmates are your audience. You need to write the summary in a way that will make sense to them even if they have not read the source you are writing about. As far as is possible, write in a way that is understandable to people who are not specialists in your field. Paper Format: 1. Bibliographical Entry in MLA style at the top 2. A first sentence in which you refer to the author of your source, using his/her last name (family name) and present the topic of the source. 3. Several paragraphs in which you present the writer’s ideas objectively, without giving your opinion. You must do the following: o Explain the main point (thesis) that the author makes about the topic o Present the main ideas that support or explain the author’s thesis You must use your own words. Do not use any quotations from the source,and do not copy the author’s words and present them as if they were your own! This is plagiarism, and it is strictly forbidden. the soures is attached
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