Reading Journal
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| Title of Article + Proper MLA Citation for Works Cited page | Author(s). “Title of Article.” Title of Journal, Volume, Issue, Year, pages.
Dana Lynn Driscoll. “Introduction to Primary Research: Observations, Surveys, and Interviews.” Writing Spaces: Readings on Writing, Volume 2, 2011, 23. |
| Summarize the article — include your reaction, thoughts, anything to help you remember its claims. 100 to 150 words | The journal “Introduction to Primary Research: Observations, Surveys, and Interviews” written by Dana Lynn Driscoll, discusses the three commonly used methods of primary research that most first year writing students will need to know. The three methods include surveys, interviews, and observations. With each method, Driscoll gives lots of information and advice for students on how to incorporate these works into their writing pieces. She also includes visuals as well. Driscoll also explained 2 student projects which can help other students have a look at work done by students similar to themselves. |
| Define new terms and concepts by quoting or paraphrasing the original author. | Observations- “Observing and measuring the world around you, including observations of people and other measurable events”
Interviews- “Asking participants questions in a one-on-one or small group setting” Surveys- “Asking participants about their opinions and behaviors through a short questionnaire” |
| How does this reading connect to other articles from class and/or your own research?
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This reading connects to our current lesson because it includes information we can use in our major paper 4 project. We can use advice like this for when we have to interview people for our organizations and when we are collecting data. |
| Based on the reading, craft one question to act as a springboard for class discussion. | Out of the three methods: surveys, interviews, or observations, which of the three are you most likely to use. |