Writing to make Something Happen
What is the central question?
What is good writing?
When beginning the research process what should you do first?
Picking a topic
What are the two basic sources?
(We've talked about these in various history classes)
Primary and secondary
________ can help find a book on the shelf and locate related works
Catalogs
What is the central idea of writing?
Writing to make something happen in the world
When working on a project you need to consider...
(Finish the sentence)
Project length and due dates
What are two examples of primary sources?
Films, work of art, literary works, eyewitness accounts, photos, news reports, historical documents
Indexes and Databases include what?
Information that can't be found through a simple web search
What sort of feeling should you have when writing?
A sense of pride
When do you consider your audience and know your stance on the topic?
When considering the context for a research project
These are examples of what source?
Descriptions or interpretations of primary sources, reports, reviews, biographies, encyclopedia articles
Secondary sources
Bibliographies
It is about getting something done and getting a message out.
Decide what will need to be included to....
Convince the audience
Where can you find a popular source?
Generally available outside of libraries
What other resources can you use?
Video, multimedia, art collections, government documents/archives