The Importance of Chapter 4

In week 3 of English 103 the class will be discussing their search for good sources about their final paper topic and familiarizing themselves with an online database. The class will also later discuss their paper progress and locate three peer-reviewed journal articles for their final paper topic.

Chapter 4 is about what to do with your sources with is important because in Week 3 the class will be finding sources they will be using in their final paper. The chapter starts out with tips and hints on how to read through selected sources. It says to read with an attitude and not to forget the purpose of the topic. What the chapter means by not forgetting the purpose is to always have the research question and position statement in mind. The chapter then recommends to read promising sources multiple times. Then to, mark, annotate, and take notes on the sources. Next and finally, draft a position statement.