Learning Log #8 - Researching Fiction

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For the Section 2 Diagnostic, you researched a contemporary issue that held value to you that you could write about, like Orwell did with his concerns in 1984.

Much like you will use examples of Orwell’s narrative techniques to help you soon craft an effective story, you will also use your research to help you write a narrative story with vivid details.

Read the following quotation from writer Helen Benedict:

If a writer wants to create a plausible world that draws in readers, makes them laugh and cry, believe and feel—if the writer wants the readers’ respect—that writer owes them as much accuracy as possible.

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Learning Log #8 - Researching Fiction

Last updated 10 months ago

1 question

For the Section 2 Diagnostic, you researched a contemporary issue that held value to you that you could write about, like Orwell did with his concerns in 1984.

Much like you will use examples of Orwell’s narrative techniques to help you soon craft an effective story, you will also use your research to help you write a narrative story with vivid details.

Read the following quotation from writer Helen Benedict:

If a writer wants to create a plausible world that draws in readers, makes them laugh and cry, believe and feel—if the writer wants the readers’ respect—that writer owes them as much accuracy as possible.

For the Section 3 Diagnostic, you will submit an annotated bibliography with at least six sources. (Your four previous annotations, corrected if needed, AND 2 new annotations).  In your annotations, you will make explicit connections to how you plan to use the information in the source in your narrative story.
build upon the sources you researched for the Section 2 Diagnostic
build upon the sources your peers researched for the Section 2 Diagnostic
start fresh and research new sources
As you approach this diagnostic, you will need to consider some additional details you will need to research for your narrative, as well as possible sources for that information.  At this point, your sources can move beyond SIRS; you may utilize any RELIABLE source.

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Helen Benedict:

If a writer wants to create a plausible world that draws in readers, makes them laugh and cry, believe and feel—if the writer wants the readers’ respect—that writer owes them as much accuracy as possible.

How is the quote related to the Sections 2 and 3 Diagnostic tasks? Respond in a complete paragraph of 5 minimum sentences, as well as a minimum of 100 words.