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Literacy Writing Assignments
Sample Assignments
1. Using the course readings, consider the concept of race. Debate both sides of the issue of whether the concept of race should be abolished. Explain why some scientists believe the concept is useless and why others believe it is useful. Evaluate the issues and support your position.
Yes, it's an example of an assignment that integrates the skills of information literacy and writing.
No, it is not an example of a writing and information literacy assignment.
2.When President Clinton campaigned, he promised to allow gays in the military. The backlash was great and a compromised solution of "don't ask, don't tell" was accepted. Investigate the possibility of homosexuality as an innate (genetic) factor. Would this politically change its acceptability or unacceptability? Provide a brief literature review of sources regarding the genetic transmission of homosexuality. Discuss you personal view in the body of the 10-page, double-spaced paper. The paper should have at least five references, none of which can be from the required readings from this course.
Yes, it's an example of an assignment that integrates the skills of information literacy and writing.
No, it is not an example of a writing and information literacy assignment.
3. Define humor. Compare and contrast the definitions of each of the theorists we have covered in the course.
Yes, it's an example of an assignment that integrates the writing and information literacy.
No, it is not an example of a writing and information literacy assignment.
4. Identify various types of stress related to the workplace. Examine possible sources of stress from three varied types of careers (for example, white, blue, pink collar; accountant, salesperson, assembly line worker) and ways both the individual and the organization can work to ameliorate job stress. Discuss different ways to measure the effects of job stress, including the strengths and weaknesses of each. Explore the impact of identified stress on the individual and the organization.
Yes, it's an example of an assignment that integrates the skills of information literacy.
No, it is not an example of a writing and information literacy assignment.
5. Choose a developmental psychologist mentioned in our text. You will examine the development of your target psychologist's ideas and research program. Indicate which sources in your bibliography will contribute to your final paper. Provide justification for each selection. You should also assess the reactions of other psychologists to the work of your target person.
Yes, it's an example of an assignment that integrates the skills of information literacy and writing.
No, it is not an example of a writing and information literacy assignment.
6. This assignment is designed to acquaint you with the services available at almost any library and to help you become aware of the publication sources, specifically the journals, available to you in the field of management in the public sector. For any one of the journals that you include in the report identify its review policy. A reference librarian can help you determine this. There are differences in review policies among journals ranging from editor's choice to rigorous blind review processes.
Yes, it's an example of an assignment that integrates the skills of information literacy and writing.
No, it is not an example of a writing and information literacy assignment.
7. Review a newspaper or business magazine for accounts of or editorials about ethical issues that have arisen in business or the professions. List four titles and match those with units in the course syllabus. Provide a brief abstract of each article. What conclusions can you draw from these articles?
Yes, it's an example of an assignment that integrates the skills of information literacy and writing.
No, it is not an example of a writing and information literacy assignment.
8. Each student in the course will identify a topic of current national interest, and write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper expressing his/her opinion on the subject. Students will work in small groups to critically examine one another's letters and to identify any dubious statements. Each student is assigned to substantiate those statements which were singled out by his or her group as needing more convincing evidence or authority. Research should be conducted that will result in a 750-word essay, with documentation in the form of notes and a bibliography.
Yes, it's an example of an assignment that integrates the skills of information literacy and writing.
No, it is not an example of an example of a writing and information literacy assignment.
9. Put yourself in the shoes of a soldier who fought in World War II. Your grandchild is learning about the war in school and wants your firsthand recollections of what it was like, including the most remarkable moments, who was in charge, what the leadership of your commanding officer meant to you, and why you agreed to fight.
Yes, it's an example of an assignment that integrates the skills of information literacy and writing.
No, it is not an example of a writing and information literacy assignment.Adapted from the University of Maryland University College's Information and Library Services website:
http://www.umuc.edu/library/tutorials/information_literacy/toc.html