Transcript MCFABS
Active reading for the research process Approaches texts differently Knows the purpose(s) of the reading Has a pen in hand Makes a plan of WHAT to mark and HOW to mark What does MCFABS stand for? M More Information •Future search terms •Questions •Authors C Connections • within an article • to other articles Common knowledge Examples: Football Smoking cigarettes True or False? Information that is considered common knowledge must be cited in your research paper. False F For (in favor of) Info that supports a YES response to the research question A Against Info that supports a NO response to the research question Should abortion be legal in the state of Illinois? F = For abortion Yes, it should be legal. A = Against abortion No, it should NOT be legal. You must find research to support FOR and AGAINST . TRUE B Background information •What type of information? •Which part of the paper? Summary In your own words Why? • • comprehension writing process • avoid plagiarism (bullet point) Sample question Should marijuana be legalized for medical purposes? Should marijuana be legalized for medical purposes? F = for medical marijuana A = against [Yes, it should be legal] [No, it should NOT be legal] Abstract What is the difference between an abstract and full text? ..\MCFABS sample article 1 Goldsmith.pdf You can explain the article to a friend without having to reread it. Your teacher can get a solid understanding of the article just from reading your MCFABS notes. ~ 30 minutes When will the extra time pay off? How much time will it save you? How should you revise your search? Next Article 1. Rewrite the original research question on top. 2. Read the abstract. 3. Decide if the article is relevant. 4. Formulate additional questions based on the abstract. Active Reading for the Research Paper – MCFABS Article 2 Argumentative Research Question:_________________ _______________________________________________ Marijuana as wonder drug; [1 Edition] Lester Grinspoon, Lester Grinspoon, an emeritus professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, is the coauthor of "Marijuana, the Forbidden Medicine.". Boston Globe. Boston, Mass.: Mar 1, 2007. pg. A.9 Abstract (Summary) 5. Use MCFABS to actively read the article. MCFABS article 2.pdf Reminders: Use a C to show connections to the first article. Write a summary (in your own words) at the bottom. Need a quiet place to actively read your articles? Come to the… www.baroquedub www.lib.lbcc.edu www.slumz.borden.com www.thesource4ym.com www.wgsd.org Thank you for being a great audience.