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Works Cited
Culbertson, Brian. Music in the Schools. Stiletto Entertainment. 2011. Web.
16 December 2011.
Fogel, Henry. “The Importance of Music Education.” On the Record. Web log post.
14 Mar. 2007. Web. 13 Dec. 2011.
“Music Facts.” Music Education Forum. American Association of Music Educators.
14 April 2011. Web. 16 December 2011.
Sample response:
... ideals” (Culbertson).
... education (“Music Facts”). ... civilization” (Fogel).
... achievements” (Fogel).
ACTIVITY 2
Constructing a Research Presentation Together
1. As a class, brainstorm some possible research topics that involve choices. For example, consider a product you might want to buy, and research the factors or features that would influence your decision. Or you might research a problem whose resolution offers different choices.
2. With your teacher, you and your classmates will choose a research topic, develop possible questions to guide your research on this topic, and create a research plan.
• What topic has the class chosen to research? Record it here.
Students’ responses will vary.
• In small groups, compose at least three open-ended questions (questions that can have more than one correct answer) that could be used to investigate the topic the class has chosen. Then, as a class, decide which questions you want to pursue.
3. To collect information about a topic, researchers use either primary or secondary sources.
• A primary source is an original document that provides firsthand information
about a subject. A historical document or a scientific study are examples of
primary sources.
• A secondary source condenses or interprets information from a primary
source. A history textbook or a newspaper article about a scientific study are examples of secondary sources.
You will also use print and electronic sources. Consider these questions as you choose resources for your research.
• What are the benefits and drawbacks of each type of source?
• In general, why are print sources such as encyclopedias and books more
reliable than Internet sources?
• Why might electronic sources be more valuable for certain topics?
• How will your topic help you determine whether primary or secondary
sources, or a combination of both, will be more useful? Your topic will help determine the usefulness of each type.
Writing Workshop 6 • Research Writing 5
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