Analysis
In your own words explain what it means to analyze a text
Provide a deeper interpretation of the original concepts, exploring the accuracies of a text through research.
True or False - All sources are scholarly sources
False- Most internet source are not scholarly
Scholarly sources typically come from a database and are published in a journal. Are usually written by scholars (someone who is an expert in the field they are writing about)
True or False- All outside information must be cited in your actual paper with an in-text citation
True
The following is an example of what type of citation
(Chokley et al., 2024)
APA- parenthetical
True or False- In a review paper of a source it's ok to analyze just one key idea in the entire paper
False- review multiple concepts
True or False- You should have more direct quotes than paraphrased information in your paper
False- You will want a healthy balance of both- too many direct quotes will drown out your voice- Higher level writing courses value paraphrasing
what are the two different types of in-text citations you can include in your paper?
Parenthetical
Signaling/Introductory
What occurs once in every minute, twice in every moment, yet never in a thousand years?
True or False- In an review paper using a main source, you will want to analyze every article and source you find so that it supports the paper's topic
False- in a review paper you have chosen one main source. You are analyzing (reviewing, checking and researching) what the main source/author is saying and not just the topic. In this case you are only analyzing one source
what does it mean to contextualize source information?
Any information that comes from a source (paraphrased/quoted) needs to be explained and connected back to the context of your essay
give an example of an introductory/signaling citation
Authors name, Title, authority
John Smith, a psychology professor, in the article "Mental Health and School Stressors" stated that " "
How can you make sure your paragraphs are connecting from one thought to the other seamlessly?
transitioning sentences- opening and closing sentences for paragraphs
What is the difference between summarizing a text and analyzing a text?
Summarizing- surface level- restates the already stated idea-simplistic
Analyzing- deeper interpretations, below the surface, critical thinking, provides new concepts related to the original idea-uses research
When attempting to use a direct quote in your paper, what should you make sure you do? (3 things)
lead in to the quote
cite the quote
explain/contextualize the quote
Works cited pages must include what 3/5
Title/separate page
ABC order
Hanging indents
Proper source formatting- not just links
Double spaced
What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?
A Stamp
what are some ways you can provide an analysis of a source?
1.present a disagreement
2. express a gap in the sources logic
3. compare it to other research
4. Dive deeper into the key ideas using research as support
Why is it important to contextualize information in your papers?
It explains sources for your readers, and it shows that you have a full understanding of the information you found- information literacy
How would you cite a source with no author?
Use the title of the actual article
What flies without wings?
Time