Some of these tips are taken from the hypothesis website. You may be interested in reading the full article to learn how annotations can help your learning the most.
When I ask you to annotate a reading, it is due by noon prior to the relevant class day. This allows me time to review your annotations before class starts.
A valid annotation meets the following criteria:
- May be a standalone (new) annotation, or a reply to a classmate.
- Annotations should be additive. A reply of “I agree” is not additive.
- Annotations should not summarize the text – it should ask a question, provide connections to other parts of the reading or other class material, give background information, etc.
We will annotate the following texts. Number refers to the number of annotations you must complete.
| Reading | Due Date | Number |
|---|---|---|
| The Syllabus | January 25 | 1 |
| The Secret to Raising Smart Kids | January 27 | 1 |
| Books for Book Club | March 3 | 5 |
| Books for Book Club | April 14 | 5 |
| Online Construction of Suffix Trees | May 5 | 3 |
| Books for Book Club | May 11 | 5 |
