Reading+Logs

==Reading Logs are designed to give you the practice you need to be successful readers in university. Our readings will be peer-reviewed journal articles. We will all read the same articles for the first few weeks, and then, you will be responsible for finding your own articles.==

===What you must do: Write a 200-250 word summary of the article. Be sure to include source information and the main idea in the first sentence. The other sentences should represent the most important points of the article.===

You can write or type the summary. It must be on A4 paper and written neatly. Please double space all assignments.
= = =Practice Reading Log :=

=Reading Log 1: =

Ok. So we had some problems with our first Reading Log. I wrote an example version for this Bullying article...what do you think? Is it different from yours? How?

=Reading Log 2: = This article is about planning recreational and commercial space (i.e. malls) in a Toronto suburb. It combines some of the immigration themes we've been discussing with urban planning. Peter's major is urban planning, so ask him any questions!! When you write the main idea, think about the purpose of the writers in creating this article. Hint: find the thesis statement (more than one sentence).

=Reading log 3: [|Globe article on Nunavut]= This third reading is about Canada's newest territory. Our country is divided into ten provinces and three territories. The difference between a province and a territory is largely how much control they have over themselves. Territories must act under the federal government while provinces have much more power for themselves. Nunavut is a big piece of land with few people. According to the article, there are lots of problems there.

//Note: your first sentence should be outstanding, and I would like you to use a word other than 'state.' I'll also be looking for your ability to pick out the most important ideas and note any conclusions that are given. Really ask yourself, 'What is the purpose of this article? What does the author really want me to know?' I suggest you take notes as you read, and then, take some time to understand how pieces of the story connect. I do not want to see a literal 'this happened, then this happened, then this happened.' That is not the point of a summary. Good luck!//

=Reading Log 4 - Annotated Bibliography= For this assignment, you must find 5 sources from which to reference for your Research Essay. You will source each in its proper APA format. You must use at least 2 scholarly journal articles (hint: use Google Scholar). The others can be internet sources, but be careful. I do not consider a random person's blog or website very credible. Acceptable websites include government and university websites and those from large, established, not-for-profit organistions.

Here is an example of an annotated bibliography I wrote when I was in undergrad:

=Reading Log 5 - OPTIONAL= This assignment is only for students who would like to improve their reading scores. Please complete a summary of the following article:

You may hand this in until Friday, June 22nd.