Session 4-Analyzing Links


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.

 

 

Homework:

 

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.