Lesson Report:
### Lesson Report: Concept Maps and Defining Key Research Terms
#### Attendance
– No explicit number of absences mentioned in transcript, but four students (Mesra, Sana, Acquelyn Musa, and possibly another online student) were either absent or did not contribute during roll call. One online student, Masiha, faced connectivity issues affecting participation.
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#### Topics Covered
1. **Introduction to Concept Maps**
– **Objective**: Students were tasked to transform five pre-identified key terms into a comprehensive “concept map.”
– **Structure of a Concept Map**:
– **Definition**: Write a clear definition and attribute it to an identifiable scholarly/credible source (include author, text title, and page number).
– **Source**: Specify the reference text for contextual transparency.
– **Application**: Clarify exactly how the term will be applied in the context of the individual’s research (e.g., speech acts for studying media framing protest characterizations).
– **Relevance**: Explain how this term ties directly to the research question.
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Homework Instructions:
“ASSIGNMENT #1: Key Term Concept Maps
For this assignment, you will create visual concept maps for the five key terms you identified at the end of the last session. This task is designed to deepen your understanding of the theoretical concepts relevant to your research and to help you articulate their definitions, sources, applications, and relevance to your research question.
**Instructions:**
1. **Identify Key Terms:** Use the five terms that were finalized in the last session or in subsequent discussions. If you lack a clear definition for any term, use scholarly resources or credible sources to find one.
2. **Create Concept Maps:** For each of the five terms, create a concise and visually organized concept map based on the following elements:
– **Definition:** Clearly write the definition of the term, including the name of the author(s) and source text you used (title and page number).
– **Source Information:** Cite the original title of the work and page number from which you derived your definition.
– **Application:** Explain how you plan to use this term in your research or thesis. Be specific about how the term will function in your analysis or framework.
– **Relevance:** State how this term ties into your research question and why it is essential to your overall argument or investigation.
3. **Presentation:** Structure your maps so that they are easy to follow (e.g., use arrows or branches to connect the definition, source, application, and relevance). You may use any digital tools or create the concept maps by hand and scan/upload them.
4. **Refinement of Missing Definitions:** If you were unable to provide a definition for a term during class, ensure that you resolve any gaps. Use peer-reviewed articles, books, or scholarly resources, and avoid relying on generic or vague definitions.
5. **Check Consistency:** Make sure your definitions and sources are credible and sufficiently detailed. If using multiple definitions for one term, explain why you’ve chosen (or synthesized) one over others.
**Due Date:** Submit your five completed concept maps by [day and time] to the submission folder.
**Purpose:**
This assignment helps you consolidate your understanding of key theoretical terms and encourages you to think critically about their value and role in your research. It also prepares you for articulating and justifying these terms within your literature review and thesis.
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