Name _______________________
 Group _____________________

ENC 1102 Problem-Solving Worksheet

Session One

1. What do you know about body art?

In the discussion with your group, consider the following questions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Identify words and synonyms pertaining to this topic. For assistance, use the web page links to online dictionaries and encyclopedias.

 

 Concept Word or Short Phrase

 

 

 Concept Word or Short Phrase

 

 

 Concept Word or Short Phrase

 

 

 Synonym / Related terms

 

 

 

 Synonym / Related terms

 

 

 

 Synonym / Related terms

 

 

 

 

 

3. Look at body art from your group's assigned perspective and consider, what other information about body art will you need to develop your argument?

Hint: It may help to think about questions you would ask from your group's perspective and the information you will need to answer them. For example: If you're in the History Group, you might ask, "When and where in history do we see the first examples of body art?"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Before beginning your search, consider how Boolean logic and truncation can substantially enhance your search. Use the class resource web pages to assist you. Show your strategy here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Identify and list databases to use for your search. Use your group's perspective webpage for suggestions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNMENT DUE FOR NEXT SESSION:

Bring a copy of an article and one additional resource to share with your group. Using these two resources, identify at least two points that contribute to your group's argument.

Be prepared to share your resources and explain your points with the group. During the final part of the next library class, your group will have 5-10 minutes to share your best points and take questions from the class.

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