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Lesson 2 Scenario:

Imagine yourself in the following scenario:

You are a student pursuing a career in aviation. You have almost completed your technical training and will soon enter your on-the-job training. However, during a training simulation, you had a miscommunication with your team that could have led to unsafe conditions for the aircraft and passengers. You realize that while you have learned the technical skills necessary for the job, you haven't had much experience with the communication skills required for the position. You speak with your supervisor, who advises that you take an English 101 course hosted by 24/7 Teach to help you become an effective professional communicator.

After your first lesson, you learned that understanding rhetorical situation can help you overcome some communication challenges that might arise on the job. However, you remember that part of the problem during your training simulation was that you struggled to argue your position effectively. You realize that sometimes you have difficulty keeping track of so much information available and making sure that you only use credible information to state your position. You also have trouble making a strong argument. Your next step is to learn what makes an effective, credible argument and how to sort through, evaluate, and manage the sources that you come across.

Lesson 2 - Objectives and Directions:

Objectives: After successfully completing this lesson, you will be able to:

1. Explain the importance of keeping track of sources and maintaining a working bibliography in academic and professional contexts.

2. Evaluate the credibility of sources in the field of study or profession.

3. Explain the characteristics and purpose of an annotated bibliography.

4. Apply citation principles and guidelines to credit sources appropriately. 

5. Construct and present strong arguments by employing effective persuasive techniques and logical reasoning.

Lesson 2 - Vocabulary:

• Click on the button below to preview the essential vocabulary for this lesson. Once you complete the readings, you will need to correctly use at least 3 vocabulary words in your assessment or discussion responses, using the following criteria:

• Include 2 vocabulary words in any of your written responses (assessment or discussion)

• Include 1 vocabulary word in your audio or video response

• In the assessment below, list the 3 vocabulary words you have chosen to use in your responses

Lesson 2 - Presentation and Readings:

Review the following Presentation: (Click here if you wish to download the presentation)

Your required readings for this unit will include chapters from the textbook, Everyone’s an Author, and supplemental annotated bibliographies.

Click on each title below to read the text introductions and to access the links to the reading. Take notes as you read.

Lesson 2 - Practice 1:

Use what you’ve learned from the chapters in this lesson to complete the following:

1. Explain which annotated bibliography provides annotations that helps the reader understand the credibility and relevance of the sources.

2. Create an MLA citation based on the following source from Annotated Bibliography 2 (Refer to Chapter 27 from the textbook)

McGrath, R. N., & Young, S. B. (2002, May). NASA's small 

aircraft costs Versus automobile costs and the economic value of traveler time. Technovation,

22(5), 325-336. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0166-4972(01)00078-5

Lesson 2 - Practice 2:

Use what you’ve learned from the chapters in this lesson to complete the following:

1. Find a credible article related to the aviation industry.

2. Create an MLA citation for the article.

3. Include an annotation that summarizes the article and explains why it is credible.

Lesson 2 - Assessment:

Directions:

Click on the button below to submit your responses to the following questions. Write your responses in complete sentences using academic language.

(For question 3, submit an audio recording*. See directions on how to record and submit your audio below.)

You may use the conversation starters found in the lesson directions to support your answers.

Questions:

1. Name two benefits of completing an annotated bibliography during your research process.

2. What are the characteristics of patchwriting? Why is patchwriting considered plagiarism?

3. AUDIO SUBMISSION*: Explain at least 4 of the 8 characteristics of a strong argument

4. List the 3 vocabulary words you have chosen to use in your assessment or discussion responses.

Lesson 2 - Discussion Activity:

Directions:

• Post your responses to the questions in the comments section below. (For question 1, submit a video recording*. See directions on how to record and submit your video below.)

• Respond to 2 peers. Be specific about what you agree with and what you disagree with. Be respectful in your responses.

• Write your responses in complete sentences using academic language.

You may use the conversation starters found in the lesson directions to support your answers.

Discussion Questions:

1. VIDEO SUBMISSION*: Think about a time when you had to change your mind or adjust your opinion based on new information. How did this experience affect your understanding of the topic and your ability to have a discussion with others? Discuss any strategies that might help you handle differing points of view.

2. Why do you think people use sources that are not credible? Have you ever used a source that was not credible to support your opinion? If so, what were the reasons you used this source? What steps can you take to ensure that you rely on credible sources when making an argument?

3. As a professional, have you ever had to argue a point of view? How did you construct your argument and address opposing viewpoints? How did you use sources to support your position? What impact did your argument have on the decision-making process or industry discussions?