How This Works

How do I get started?

Section 1 and Section 4 are the only reading sets that have required reading. Section 2 and Section 3 are both sections where you can optionally choose which reading set you will focus on for the week. Each page will prompt you on how to use the resources. 

For both the required and optional reading sets, you will use these sources to cite and discuss in your “read and response” assignments due every week.

Note: By keeping up with the readings and the reflective writing assignments, you will be working towards researching and writing your final essay on power dynamics throughout the quarter.

For Educators

Use the Transparency in Learning for Teaching (TILT) method to discuss the requirements expected of your students’ writing. As an accelerated course within the I-BEST program, the TILT method provides clarity for all students.

Personally, I require only 1 – 2 paragraphs of writing about the reading, using the discussion questions listed in the Pressbook. Students must include 2 direct or indirect quotes from the articles using MLA in-text citations. I provide my own template for students to practice citing research and responding to general questions concerning the main idea of the articles, significance of the articles, and students’ personal experiences relating to the topic.

For grading, I have found that simplifying the grading process makes assignments easier to evaluate as an educator and as a student. I use a 4-point scale (e.g. 4.0, 3.5, 3.0, 2.5, 2.0, & 1.0) using a rubric to evaluate the “read and response” assignments based on students’ comprehension, use of MLA in-text citations, and writing skills.