Introduction
This 'WebQuest' exists in entirety to provide a resource for individual students to follow the basic guidelines necessary to improve their academic language development and the synthesis of research into entry-level university writing conventions.
Students working on this project are self-motivated and understand that this project's emphasis is on development and not on hoop-jumping. All work is expected to meet academic standards, easily discerned from search engines and resources from each specific university. All handed in assignments can be resubmitted with improvements so long as the original, marked draft is included. If you don't like your mark, make the appropriate changes to your work.
All short answer questions must be answered in complete sentences unless otherwise indicated.
The first assignment expectations are located here. Once this project is completed, this WebQuest specifically should be pursued.
This WebQuest is a work in progress, and will likely see changes during the duration it is offered. If there are any inconsistencies, please consult the providing teacher. This WebQuest's directions are to be superceded by the teacher's direct instructions under conflicts.
Task
1. Complete the Annotated Bibliography WebQuest located here. MLA and APA citation and formating standards are easily accessible through Google. Submit this assignment for summative assessment.
2. On a separate worksheet, please respond to the following questions in complete sentences:
- What constitutes a scholarly reviewed article (otherwise referred to as a scholarly source)?
- What is the difference between scholarly review and popular sources?
- Are scholarly sources considered more trustworthy? Why or why not?
3. Provide short explanations on the following. For each source, provide an academic citation for an example of each:
- What is the difference between a Review and Primary Research Articles? Which one provides a better source in an argument?
- What differences exist between Science and Arts focused research essays? What citation style(s) is/are most common for Mathematics and Science? Which citation style(s) is/are most common for Language Arts and Social Study focused fields? Include examples which support your response.
- What advantages do you think exist for Science-based Research paper formating styles over Arts-based Research paper formating styles? What has made you arrive at this answer?
- What advantages do you think exist for Arts-based Research paper formating styles over Science-based Research paper formating styles? What has made you arrive at this answer?
e.g. "A Review Article is a form of ..."
"An example would include "Body, Subject and Power in China by Angela Zito, Tani Barlow" reviewed by Marilyn Young, which focuses on..."
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Works Cited [Always the last page of your document]
Young, M. (1995). The Journal of Religion, 75(4), 608-609. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/1203604 [<--- this is APA Citation. If your academic field uses another citation style, this will look different and you have a responsibility to change your citation as needed.]
Once your work is completed, please submit to your teacher.
Process
Examples of proper Works Cited/Bibliography pages for MLA, APA, Chicago, and other formatting methods are rampant online.
Conduct a Google search for examples and expectations. Purdue OWL provides all necessary formating conventions for all citation methods.
Consult online for any citation-specific questions or concerns.
Consult with your teacher for concerns or questions surrounding the assignment itself.
Evaluation
This is a completion task. Total score consists of 5 -- if you have done this successfully, and the teacher is satisfied with your work, you will receive full marks. If there is an area lacking, revisions must be made to receive a full score. Inability to complete will result in student resuming regular classroom functions.
Conclusion
Consult with teacher about the next series of instructions.