In this session, you will practice study questions and techniques that will help you analyze material on your topic.  Here is the plan and questions for Session 4.

• Choose one of last week's posted links to view and discuss with your group.
• Use the questions below analyze the link together.
• As part of your viewing and discussion, choose 3 to 5 words related to your topic.  Create a new vocabulary page for your project folder and write the words with definitions.             

Homework:

• Choose a link to watch or to study individually and present it to your team. 
• Write your thoughts and comment on this link on your wiki page using the questions as guidelines.
• Make sure you add a few relevant vocabulary items and their definitions to the group vocabulary page. 

Questions:

1. What’s the main point(s)? 
2. How does the writer/speaker support the main points? 
3. Is he/she effective?  Why or why not? 
4. What qualifies this writer/speaker to offer this opinion/argument? 
5. Is this a reliable source?  Why or why not? 
6. Who is the intended audience? 
7. Is this presentation effective?  Does it make a good argument?  Did this change your opinion on the topic? 
8. What questions do you have after reading or watching this?  (Vis-à-vis content/language)  What do you want to know more about? 
9. What are your next steps in finding relevant sources for your group topic? 
10. While watching/reading, take notes on vocabulary or jargon pertaining to your subject.