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Watch this video on how to find books and other items in the libraries' online catalog and this video on how to find articles in the libraries' online databases. Afterwards you should familiarize yourself with the Distance Learning Guide, studying the information in the following tabs: Find Books, Articles, Videos & More, Library Services, and Tips & Tricks. An understanding of how to perform research using this resource is an absolutely essential component of the course. You are responsible for all of the information provided therein.

Reading & Comprehension

NFG: Read Chp. 11: Annotated Bibliographies, Chp. 45: Synthesizing Ideas, Chp. 46: Quoting, Paraphrasing & Summarizing and Chp. 47: Acknowledging Sources, Avoiding Plagiarism.

For assistance with your reading of the main text of The Great Gatsby, you may refer to Spark Notes. It goes without saying that Spark Notes are meant to be used as auxilliary sources; they can be very useful in this capacity. Do not simply read them instead of the text itself, however—it will show in your writing.

Annotated Bibliography

Here are the instructions for the annotated bibliography as described in the syllabus:

Compose an annotated bibliography of SIX sources on the topic of THE AMERICAN DREAM as represented in The Great Gatsby. Pattern your bibliographies after the sample on pgs. 116-17 of NFG, although keep in mind that each annotation should be 100-150 words and formatted according to MLA style. Be sure to include an introduction in which you state a clear purpose and target audience. 3-4 pages.

NOTE: To do your research, use the WSU Libraries databases, namely the Academic Search Complete and MLA International Bibliography, which will render professional academic sources. Avoid web browsers the likes of Google and Yahoo as they will point you to sources such as Spark Notes, Wikipedia, Book Rags, eNotes, eBooks, and other "general education" websites—none of which are viable for the purposes of this scholarly annotated bibliography.

Assignments

Summary: Write a summary of The Great Gatsby, noting key events and themes. The summary should be enitrely in your own words and free of all grammatical and syntactic errors. Be sure to revise your writing throroughly. 500 words. Submit via Pilot as a MS-Word .doc or .docx file. DUE DATE & TIME: Friday, Jan. 20, 5 p.m.

Annotated Bibliography: Complete and submit via Pilot. DUE DATE & TIME: Friday, Jan. 27, 5 p.m.