1 juni 2021
Unit 3: Introducing the case studies, citation using CMS, paragraph structure
Videos: Video 5: what needs to be cited Video 6: How to cite sources Video 7: Using paragraphs Homework task(s): Write a draft of Assignment 2: Critical Reflection Suggested tasks for the tutorial: Tutor introduces the case studies and asks students to choose their case study Exercise on what (not) to cite Using the list below, discuss which examples would need to be cited and which constitute general knowledge: • The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a country located in central Africa formerly known as Zaire. • The Congo was once under Belgian rule. The Belgian Congo achieved independence on 30 June 1960. • Army Chief of Staff Joseph-Désiré Mobutu officially came to power on 25th November 1965, by means of coup d'état. Scholars often refer to Mobutu's rise to power as an example of a Cold War cult of personality. • A coup d’état is the sudden, violent overthrow of an existing government by a small group. Discussion questions on paragraphs • What is a paragraph? • How many topics should you cover in one paragraph? • What structure should a paragraph have? Exercise to practise CMS citation (Notes & Bibliography style): • Work with a partner to create CMS citation(s) for [introductory text] in CMS Notes and Bibliography style. • Create a note, a shortened note and a reference list entry. • Implement these citations in your critical reflection draft. Peer review of Critical Reflection (Assignment 2) drafts Swap drafts with a partner. Read your partner's draft and make notes on the following points: a. Has your partner provided a summary and a critical assessment of the text? b. Is the draft structured in paragraphs? Does each paragraph represent one topic? c. How does your partner bring in the source text (quotes, paraphrases)? Write feedback for your partner.
Philomeen Dol, Elly Dutton, Bryan O'Donovan, Gea Hakker