Who are we as an intellectual community?
What does academic research feel like? How can it enrich my proposed project?
We've all started something new this week, and now it's time to tighten up using the instruments of academic research that have been introduced this week: effective searching and sourcing, close reading, and professional annotation. When you are done with your research you should be able to figuratively "dance just as good as [you] walk" - meaning that the expertise you gain through your project should become part of who you are. Look that closely. (And don't forget to take dance breaks.)
Please continue to integrate new disciplinary group members by revisiting the plans from earlier in the week when needed. At this point there should be students who can share models and stories from their developing projects.
DO NOW: Prepare materials, tabs, and intentions for today.
GATHERING: Circle up! Each person in the group will provide at lease one unique response to the following question: How do we know if we have had a successful week in project block? (Share and document these.) The result will be a list of experiences and evidence that the group can use as evidence of progress and introduce new students to the research process as it will be experienced in the discipline. Share examples when needed.
SEARCHING and RESEARCHING: Challenge yourself to find at least one new source to read, reread, and begin to annotate today. If you get to the point of annotation, compose your citation and annotation paragraph. Then, find one more source to read, reread, and begin to annotate over the weekend.
TICKET OUT: What will you read this weekend? Over three days, how will you continue your search for understandings and awes regarding your project?
