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MC MPHETENG
processing information- using sources.
29 Aug 2017, 20:23
1. Review : Unit 3
Topic : processing information using sources
what i have learned about the topic
I have learned there are initial reading strategies that helps to interact with the source efficiently such as scanning whereby you quickly page through the text to locate that specific information other than reading through the whole text.skimming saves time helps you understand the text better,when skimming a chapter that helps you prepare for your next class.you read to get a general idea of what the text is about.
what i did not understand
at first i did not understand how to construct paragraphs and what was the purpose of the main idea but after we went through the essay that the lecture gave to us, i understood it more better and that made things a little clear to me.
what i did and did not enjoy about the topic
i enjoyed it when we highlighted some information on the essay that the lecture gave to us.it gave me a clear understanding on how to construct my sentences when writing an academic essay and how to put paragraphs together.
2 PREVIEW: UNIT 4
TOPIC: Processing information- Critical reading
what i have read about the topic
I have learned that informed opinions and opinions are not the same.opinions are based on the person believe and informed opinions are based on sound of knowledge of the subject matter, facts are based on evidence,which means it can be proven to be true.
what i did not understand about the topic
I still do not understand how to spot if the sentence its based on fact, opinion or informed opinion.
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processing and producing academic information-finding sources
1 Aug 2017, 22:54
Review: Unit 2 and Preview: Unit 3
1. Review: Unit 2
Topic:
Processing and producing academic information- Finding sources.
What I have learned about the topic.
I have learned that there are different types of sources and that before using those sources you need to understand how they differ.
What I did or did not enjoy about this lecture.
I enjoyed brainstorming with mi group members and coming up with ideas which was interesting.
2. Preview
Topic:
Processing information- using sources.
What I know or have read about the topic.
I have read that scanning saves time and there are guidelines for scanning which helps save time and that skimming also saves time by first reading to get a general idea of what the text is about. I have also learned that main idea is the topic sentence.
What I did not understand or want to know more of about the topic.
I want to understand more about paraphrasing and how to write a paragraph that is structured well.
3. Comments
working together enhances group productivity and builds a group relationship.
Review: Unit 1 and Preview: Unit 2
24 Jul 2017, 18:57
1. Review: Unit 1
Topic: Processing information- analysing the topic
What I have learned about the topic.
I learned that when writing academic texts,there are certain steps to be followed. I have also learned that texts differ for example there are different types of texts.
What I did or did not enjoy about this lecture.
I enjoyed working with my group mates as we were generating ideas for our essay and we would argue as we were doing so and that showed that we could really work well together in writing a well structured essay.
2. Preview
Topic: Processing and producing academic information
What I know or have read about the topic.
I have read that there are different types of sources and that there are steps to be followed to help a student choose the correct source for assignments.
What I did not understand or want to know more of about the topic.
I want to know why is it important that we follow certain steps when choosing a source other tahn choosing just any source that is relevant.
3. Comments
The blog helps us to prepare before class and get an idea of what the lecture is going to be all about.