Archive Summary Unit
What is an archive?
A collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people. May also provide information about an event. Any digital resources that collects and makes accessible materials for the purposes of research, knowledge building, or memory making (Enoch and Van Haitsma 4).
What is the difference between an analysis and an evaluation?
What are some characteristics of infographics?
Minimal info, info is concise, does not have an argument, presents multiple viewpoints of the topic, visual component, etc.
What does C.R.A.P. stand for in regards to evaluating sources?
Currency, Reliability, Authority, and Purpose/Point of View.
What are hedging words and why do we use them?
They are cautious language used to help to carefully craft what you say to indicate your stance.
Define 'Exigency'.
The urgent need or demand behind the archive’s creation. Why was this archive created at this particular moment in time? What are the driving forces behind its creation?
Define 'Critical Thinking'.
Analyzing things at a deeper level. Questioning importance, purpose, how something works and why. Acknowledging the factors in order to understand the whole. Use the information to infer.
Define 'Visual Rhetoric'.
A form of rhetoric and communication through the use of visual images, typography, and text. Some sort of intended effect which is identified through analysis.
Why is it important to address the gap in your research?
Letting your audience know about a gap needing to be filled allows you to be seen as knowledgeable on your topic, brings up the fact that there still a conversation going on, and allows space for speculation because of the lack of info in certain areas of the topic.
What are the three parts to the rhetorical triangle?
Purpose, Audience, and Genre
There is an intersection a block from campus. There have been 3 accidents at this intersection in the past week. No stop signs and no traffic lights. What is this an example of?
Stance
Define 'Criteria'.
Criteria is the standard against which something is judged. They are the ‘things that matter’ in deciding whether your subjects succeeds or doesn’t, is strong or weak, or is good in some ways, and bad in others.
contrast, repetition, alignment, proximity
List some strategies for supporting arguments.
definitions, analogies, cause/effect, classification, compare/contrast, descriptions, problem/solutions, reiteration, narratives, anecdotes.
Define 'Rhetoric'.
A technique which uses language effectively and persuasively. Using techniques such as rhetorical devices will attempt to convince, influence, please, etc., your audience. There is some sort of intended effect.
List all 6 digital archive key terms.
Purpose, Selectivity, Scope, Exigency, Stance, Arrangement
What are the three things you should do when giving feedback during peer review?
Describe what you see, evaluate how well (or not) they are writing, meeting the assignment's requirements, etc., and suggest where they could improve.
Define 'Visual Literacy'.
Visual literacy is about language, communication, and interaction. Based around the idea that pictures can be “read”. The ability to interpret and make meaning from images.
What is the difference between a counterclaim and a concession?
Counterarguments point out a flaw or weakness in the objection. Concessions admit the value of an opposing viewpoint, but go back to the writer’s side of the argument
There are about 5 strategies for writing introductions. List 3 of them.
Providing brief history or factual background info, stating main points of your topic, quote an expert, offer a fact or statistic, contrast two opposing aspects of a topic and end with the topic you will be discussing.
Define 'Scope'.
The extent and depth of the archive. What can be experienced and interacted with, specifically with regard to the content present within the archive?How relevant is it? And how does its relevancy impact how you understand the archive?
Why is important to consider what has been left out of an archive? Note: it is important to consider this with anything you are analyzing.
Acknowledging what has been left out of an archive can help identify a possible bias, the purpose behind the creation of the archive, possible silencing of voices, etc.
What is confirmation bias?
Confirmation bias happens when you are researching and you are looking for X which stops you from seeing other things. Your expectations affect the way you see and do not see things.
What are research questions and what are some of their characteristics?
A research question is the question around which you center your research. It has to be arguable, complex (not be answered with a simple yes or no), focused, and clear.
Ms. Cantero says to think of the conclusion paragraph as a __________ paragraph. Why?
Results paragraph. Think of your essay like an experiment where all of the pieces build or lead into the end. Synthesize, don't summarize. Put together the parts to form the whole.