4.1 Biblical Wisdom
Instructions
1. Watch the video, The Best Gift I Ever Survived.Click here for an interactive transcript of this video.
2. Navigate to the discussion forum and start a new thread. Post your response to the following prompt:
a. "A description of the 'best gift" that I ever received."
3. Your initial post is due by the end of the fourth day of the workshop.
4. Read and respond to at least two of your classmates' postings, as well as follow-up instructor questions directed to you, by the end of the workshop.
5. Your postings should:
a. Be well developed, contain meaningful information, and be stated clearly.
b. Add greater depth to the discussion by introducing your own ideas, rather than restating what your classmates have shared (Include much more than: "Great post," or "I agree.").
c. Directly address the ideas your classmates have posted in order to contribute to insightful conversation.
4.5 Dropbox
Introduction and Alignment
This assignment builds upon last workshop's assignment on locating sources. Now that you have identified three articles, you will have the opportunity to describe your research process and share the content of the articles while demonstrating your writing and information literacy skills.
These skills are critical to creating an Annotated Bibliography. Remember, research is an evolutionary process. This research provides an excellent opportunity to practice your critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be able to:
1. Demonstrate information literacy skills through the use of the learning tools.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and information literacy.
3. Explain the kind of information that requires APA citation.
Resources
• File: Research Guide
• Textbook: Foundations of College Success
• File: Annotated Bibliography Template
Background Information
The focus of this assignment is to help you explore the overall content of the articles you selected to support your Research Paper topic (i.e., Workshop Assignments 3.8 and 5.6). You will summarize each article, and will list the information required by APA format (i.e., journal title, article title, author, issue number, volume number, page numbers, date, source location).
Do not allow this assignment to overwhelm you. Your instructor and OCLS librarian are here to help. Remember, you can post questions in the Off Campus Library Service Forum located at "Activities/Discussions/Course Forums." An IWU librarian monitors the forum regularly.
The information for your Annotated Bibliography should be created on the "Annotated Bibliography Template" document (see link above).
The work you do this workshop as you continue researching and writing will make Workshop Five's assignments accomplished more easily.
Instructions
1. Locate the three articles you identified in the "3.8 Finding Your Sources" assignment.
2. Download the Annotated Bibliography Template.
3. Cite each source in APA format using the APA 6e Guide and the other APA resources included in this course.
4. Summarize the information contained in each article. Each summary should consist of 10 sentences. Refer to the sample entry and summary located in the Annotated Bibliography Template
5. When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself and submit a copy to your instructor using the Assignment Dropbox by the end of the workshop.
4.6 Dropbox
4.6 References Page
Introduction and Alignment
Preparing a References Page is an essential part of an APA research paper. Even though the research paper is not due until the end of Workshop 5, locating research and identifying sources correctly is an essential step in the overall process. By conducting research you will acquire all the information needed to write the paper.
Once you complete the research, writing the paper is as easy as putting it all together. Once Workshop 5 begins, you will essentially have all the necessary components and will simply compile them to incorporate into the research paper.
The goal of the individual research assignments in this course is to prepare you to write the paper at the end of the course. This process can serve as your model for creating many research papers throughout your degree program. It will also be extremely beneficial if your employer asks you to submit a work report or proposal; you will be in great shape for preparing excellent documents.
Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be able to:
• Describe the different information sources requiring APA citation.
Resources
• Textbook: Foundations of College Success
• File: Research Guide
• APA Guide: APA 6e Guide
• File: References Page Sample
Instructions
1. Following the instructions in the Research Guide file, locate an additional two sources related to the topic you chose for the Title Page Assignment. You have already located 3 journals or magazines. Now you will locate one book and one web page to add to your sources list.
For this assignment, a minimum of 5 sources are required as follows:
a. Three journal/magazine articles (you may use the ones you located in the previous assignment or find new ones).
b. One book. The book you locate can be either hardback or electronic; check the APA Guide to see how to cite whichever source you choose.
c. One Web page. You will likely locate this using the internet search tool of your choice; just be sure your source is reliable.
d. NOTE: Total sources required for the References Page assignment; 5 sources
2. In a Word document:
a. Type the word References (centered) at the top of the page and list each source alphabetically in APA format.
b. Remember to use a hanging indent if the source continues past one line.
c. Double-space the entire document. (This includes double-spacing BETWEEN each entry; Word defaults to an "extra" space, so you will need to select "Paragraph" from the dropdown area, then click on the box beside the line that states: "Don't add spaces between paragraphs of the same style."
d. Use Times New Roman, 12-point font throughout. (Word usually defaults to a different font, so you will need to select Times New Roman font from the dropdown area when your Word doc is open.)
e. If you need assistance with APA format, review the IWU APA 6e Guide.
f. Refer to the References Page Sample document located above.
3. When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself and submit a copy to your instructor using the Assignment Dropbox by the end of the workshop.
Attachment:- Biblical Wisdom.rar