Watch:
Please watch the following video on annotation:
Annotating Text (Links to an external site.)
Annotating Text
While I realize that many of you will not want to print and highlight/mark on paper, I want you to use the same approach to annotation as you see in this video. Annotating a fiction or drama is different from annotating poetry. Make sure you are keeping this style in mind as we continue on with the semester.
As you annotate, concepts you should consider:
What are the questions you have?
What do you disagree with or agree with?
Where do you have strong reactions?
What are you reminded of as your read?
Have you seen these characters/concepts/settings before?
Are you inspired to look for more information?
You may then annotate in any of the following ways:
Use highlighters, pens, colored pencils, etc. and annotate by hand, either directly in the textbook or on a printed copy of the poem. Upload a scan or picture to Canvas showing your work.
Use the Track Changes tool in Word to create margin notes directly on the document. Save and upload to Canvas.
If you aren’t sure how Track Changes works, watch the following video for help:
Using Word 2010 – Add Comments to a Document (Links to an external site.)
Using Word 2010 – Add Comments to a Document
Read:
Please read the following essay:
The_Most_Human_Art.pdfPreview the document
Annotate:
Please annotate the reading using the concepts listed above.
*Note: While you do need to include every single concept in your annotations [perhaps you have no questions of vocabulary, for instance] you should have a substantial note set to work with. Questions, reactions, and linking ideas to your own experience are of particular value.
Annotate: