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ASC 101 Common Reading Research Guide 2011-2012: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks: Home

This guide introduces first-year students to the Michael Schwartz Library. The guide will help students complete the evaluative annotated bibliography that is part of the Common Reading Research Project assignment for ASC 101.

The Common Reading

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Call Number: RC265.6.L24 S55 2010
ISBN: 978-1400052172

Selection for 2011-2012

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Loved it!: 40 votes (25.97%)

Liked it.: 33 votes (21.43%)

It was O.K.: 26 votes (16.88%)

Still deciding.: 13 votes (8.44%)

No!: 42 votes (27.27%)

Total Votes: 154

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Go to the User Services desk at the Michael Schwartz Library.

Three copies are available for 7 day loan.
Two copies are available for 2 hour loan, library use only.

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Welcome to the Michael Schwartz Library!

Welcome to the Michael Schwartz Library at Cleveland State University!

This guide is designed for first year students enrolled in ASC 101: Introduction to University Life.

The purpose of this guide is to assist students in navigating the research process for their Common Reading Research Assignment and to provide resources for completing their annotated bibliography.

Others are also invited to explore the information on these pages.

Check out the Common Reading Experience website at the Michael Schwartz Library.

Handouts for the Common Reading Research Assignment

Below you will find the handouts for the library visit and the Common Reading Research Assignment. Please talk with your instructor if you have any questions. You may also contact Ann Marie Smeraldi, First Year Experience Librarian, if you need help with your research.

Select a Research Topic
A list of research Topics you may choose from and corresponding book chapters.
Before you Visit the Library with your Class
Explains how to prepare for the library visit.
The Common Reading Research Assignment
Explains the assignment requirements.
Examples of Annotated Bibliography Entries
Provides a good and a bad example for you to compare.
Rubric for Cornell Notesand Graphic Organizer
Explains the criteria and requirements that will be used to grade you set of Cornell notes and your graphic organizer.
Rubric for the Annotated Bibliography
Explains the criteria that will be used to grade the bibliography entries. Review this before you start and be sure you understand all the criteria and requirements.