Today in class Professor Joyce introduced us to effective ways of analyzing a source before deciding whether or not the source is applicable in a research paper.

First, one must ask these questions:

1. What do you know about the topic before you read about the topic or issue?
2. What can you tell about the source before you read it?

After answering those questions spot read.

• examine the table of contents, index, or glossary
• Read the introduction and conclusion
• Write down observations/ read in a critical manner
• Read the first scentence of each paragraph
• Look for key words and transitions

Next, analyze the organization of the source by using rhetorical analysis and honing in on headings and chapter titles.

Finally, examine points of difficulty.

• points of disagreement
• points of confusion

Prof. Joyce administered a handout in class today and on Monday we will do a deep analysis of the article and will turn in short write F.

Short write F is on JAC page 50 ( answer questions in detailed prose and be analytical)