Assignment task:
Introduction:
In this exercise, you will practice annotating a digital text. You will complete this assignment in your chosen Word processor using the built-in note-taking / comment function (see module resources).
The Assignment:
To complete the exercise, download the attached article below in your preferred format (Google Doc or Microsoft Word). As you read the article, you should attempt to highlight and annotate the article according to the "Writing in the Margins" handout included in module readings, to include notes on
- Visualization
- Connection
- Response/ Reaction
- Summarization/ Paraphrasing
- Questioning
- Analysis
Grading Criteria:
- For the annotations: The successful assignment will include some marginal notes for each paragraph of the article.
Article for Annotation: Google Document
- Money: The Truth about Money
Article for Annotation: Word Document
- The Real Truth About Money
Resources
- "Writing in the Margins: an overview of strategies for marginal note taking
- "Use Comments in Word": an overview of how to mark marginal notes in Microsoft Word
- "Use Comments, Action Items, and Emoji Reactions in Google Docs" (opens in new window): an overview of how to mark marginal notes in Google Docs
To Submit
Submit one document:
- To submit your marginal annotations on the document, save your file. Once your notes have been saved, submit your updated and annotated file here as a Word document or PDF.