Research is reading carefully, and thoroughly, in order to investigate, and gather information by summarizing and paraphrasing research material, into written form.First, you explore the research material. Then, you decide how much of it you want to write about. Finally, you put as much of your research material, into your own words, as required, in order to present it, in writing.You should:Ask yourself questions about the topic present in the research materialUse a dictionary and thesaurus, to assist you in paraphrasing and summarizing the material.Continuously think about how to evaluate and present the material you are researching, as you carefully paraphrase and summarize it.Student Learning Outcomes Addressed:Demonstrate ability to read, paraphrase, and summarize literary theory.Demonstrate ability to paraphrase and summarize theoretical concepts.Demonstrate ability to select and research scholarly material, in assigned source material.Demonstrate ability to use Academic English, to write clearly and cogently.Demonstrate ability to efficiently use time, in order to complete a structured research assignment.Core Competencies Addressed:Content reading skillsCritical thinking skillsEffective writing through appropriate language use and contentAssignments or Assessments:Go to your Content tab and click on the link for “The Blackwell Guide to Literary Theory”.Each of the paragraphs that you write should present a summary and explanation of key concepts.1) Research “The Nature of Literary Theory” (pp 2 – 5). Write a 250 word paragraph.2) Research “What is Literature? (pp. 5 – 9). Write a 300 word paragraph.3) Research “The Practice of Theory” (pp. 9-11). Write a 250 word paragraph.4) Research “The Rise of Literary Theory/Early influences on Literary Theory (pp. 15 – 20). Write a 300 word paragraph.5) Research “Modernist Trends in Literary Theory (pp. 20 – 27). Write a 300-400 word paragraph.6) Research “Social and Political Theory (pp. 28 – 32). Write a 300-400 word paragraph.7) Research “The Poststructuralist Turn” (pp. 32 – 39). Write a 300-400 word paragraph8) Research “Always Historicize” (pp. 39 – 51). Write a 300 – 400 word paragraph.9) Research “Theory at the Fin De Siecle” (pp. 51 – 54). Write a 200 word paragraph.10) Research “Conclusion” (pp. 53 – 54). write a 200 word paragraph.Readings:The Blackwell Guide to Literary Theory
