Reading, tracking your reading, noticing and noting.
The post-it note.
Now it’s your turn to do some research. BUT before you do, let’s look at some search tips.
20 Tips To Use Google Search Efficiently
Purpose Question: What is the reaction of the citizens of other countries to the tumultuous events occurring in America?
Using this research note template, choose one of the controversial political events that have happened in the United States recently:
- Travel ban and restrictions placed on 7 predominately Muslim countries
- The Mexican wall
- Internet privacy rules no longer protect anyone but Americans
- Relationship with Putin
- Promotion of “Alternative Facts”
- Other?
Choose a country that you will research reactions from.
Search possibilities:
#Trump
Complete your note.
NOTE: This is challenging work. One of our learning goals for the semester is to learn to be researchers. We’re just beginning so persevere. You will likely feel frustrated, but push through it. Problem solve. Try some of the research tips that you haven’t yet used. Talk about your process with a tablemate.
