From 803da6fabb26d5634932c20e03e57bf995cb2116 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: loshprung Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 09:04:52 -0800 Subject: Post-class 01/24 --- class_notes_01-24.md | 66 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 66 insertions(+) create mode 100644 class_notes_01-24.md (limited to 'class_notes_01-24.md') diff --git a/class_notes_01-24.md b/class_notes_01-24.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..dae6e3d --- /dev/null +++ b/class_notes_01-24.md @@ -0,0 +1,66 @@ +[\<- Notes 01/22](Class_Notes_01-22.md) + +--- + +# Flashwriting + +In the reading, we learned about 3 kinds of sources: primary sources, secondary sources, and tertiary sources. Primary sources vary depending on field. For example, the definition of a primary source in literature varies from its definition in history. A secondary source is based on a primary source, and could be seen as a "second-hand account". + +--- + +# Discussion on Sources + +## Primary Sources + +- Original Material +- Used to Provide Evidence +- Quotation +- Examples: + - A journal or a diary of a person at an event + - Tweet (Twitter) + - Survey Data + - The book that you are directly writing about + - The Bloody Chamber + +## Secondary Sources + +- Provide Evidence (of a different kind than primary sources) +- Quotation (about the primary source *meta*) + - Report on primary sources +- Examples: + - Close Reading Paper + - Scholarly Articles + - A tweet about another tweet + +## Tertiary Sources + +- Report on Secondary Sources +- Compile Secondary Sources +- Examples: + - Wikipedia (as a whole) + - Articles serve as "mini-tertiary sources" + - **Encyclopedia** + - Anthologies + +--- + +# How to Find Primary and Secondary Sources + +- In the previous quarter, we found sources that were **credible** or **authoritative** +- For this paper, we will be looking for **peer-reviewed**, **scholarly** writing + - **Peer-reviewed**: Vetted for quality control + - **Scholarly**: written with a scholarly audience in mind + +--- + +1. Source on web for **MLA International Bibliography** + - Alternatively, use **JSTOR** +2. Select to `limit to Peer Reviewed Journal` +3. Some sources will have a link to a PDF of the full text + - For sources without a link, click `Find in Library`. From here, you can request a digital copy of the source + +- Don't Use OneSearch! Use **OSCAR** instead +- Best ways to search primary sources + - Genre + - Author Name + - Title -- cgit