Incorporating Outside Sources

Before we actually begin the assignment, we start with an introduction to the book. Students are asked to read the Prologue and Chapter 1 as homework.

Using a reading comprehension strategy (large group discussion, small group discussion, game, reading quiz, etc.), spend one class discussing the reading and ensuring a clear understanding of the text.

Introduce the assignment, being careful to focus on the fact that it is asking for three separate demonstrations of different incorporation methods, not a cohesive, thesis-driven paper.

Model each of the three methods (summary, paraphrase, and direct citation). Let students have time to do hands-on work with them either in small groups or individually.

Assign a rough draft of the assignment as homework and ask students to bring in a printed copy to the next class.

Using the students’ own rough drafts as material, discuss the format expectations for citation including the use of quotation marks, author attribution, and works cited pages.

Assign a final draft of the assignment as homework.