Noah´s english blog

 Prompt:  Our group had trouble finding sources that were both reliable and easy to understand. Sometimes we disagreed about which information was most important to include. To solve this, we talked through our ideas and explained why we chose certain sources. We used group chats and shared documents to stay organized and communicate clearly. In the end, we worked together and combined our ideas to create a stronger analysis. Summary: Today in class we combined all of our sources. Reflection: I learned all the amendments about civil rights.

   Prompt:  Border control is the system countries use to manage who enters and leaves their borders. One important issue is how to balance national security with treating migrants and refugees fairly. Research shows that strict border policies can sometimes prevent people in danger from finding safety. At the same time, governments argue they need strong control to protect their citizens and resources. I find this issue important because it involves both human rights and safety, which are often difficult to balance. Summary: Today in class we worked on our topic and did a worksheet. Reflection: I learned some new algebra concepts.

   Prompt: Completing the annotated bibliography helped clarify my understanding of my research topic by showing me how different sources relate to the main issue in different ways. As I reviewed each source, I began to notice patterns in the information, such as shared themes, repeated evidence, and differing perspectives. These connections helped me better understand the bigger picture and identify the strongest points to include in my argument. The sources are shaping my argument by providing reliable evidence from multiple viewpoints, which makes my research more balanced and convincing. Moving forward, I feel more prepared to develop a clear thesis because I now have a stronger foundation of information to support my ideas. Summary: I was absent. Reflection: I was absent.

   Prompt: The most challenging part of the annotated bibliography for me was the evaluation section because it required me to judge the credibility and usefulness of each source instead of just summarizing the information. I had to think carefully about the author’s qualifications, the reliability of the publication, and how well the source supported my research topic. This was difficult at first, but it helped me become more thoughtful about the sources I choose and taught me not to accept information at face value. Learning how to evaluate sources made me a stronger researcher because I can now identify which information is trustworthy and relevant. This skill will help me write a stronger research paper by making sure I use reliable evidence to support my ideas. Summary: We began the annotated bibliography. Reflection: I learned to make an annotated bibliography.

  Prompt: As I gathered sources, I noticed that different authors had different viewpoints, evidence, and opinions about the same topic. Some sources focused on the benefits of the issue, while others emphasized the challenges or negative effects. These differences helped me see that the issue was more complex than I first thought and that there was not just one simple answer. By comparing multiple perspectives, I was able to better understand the arguments on each side and recognize why people may disagree. This made my research stronger because it gave me a more balanced and complete understanding of the issue. Summary: We continued to gather sources. Reflection: I gathered sources.

  Prompt: Using   GALILEO   was different from how I usually search for information because it gave me access to reliable academic sources instead of general websites. In the past, I often used search engines that returned a mix of useful and unreliable results, making it harder to know what information to trust. By using specific search strategies like keywords, filters, and database tools in   GALILEO , I was able to find sources that were more relevant to my topic. Evaluating the authors, publication dates, and source credibility also helped me choose better information. Overall, these strategies improved the quality and reliability of the sources I found for my research. Summary: Today we started gathering our sources. Reflecition: I learned how to use GALILEO to gather sources.