Now that we have begun reading the book, it's time to look ahead to the assignments leading up to the big paper . First, here's a Study Guide that will help guide you in your reading. In addition to keeping up with the reading, each of you are required to keep a vocabulary log , looking up unfamiliar words as you come to them, and defining them in the context of the book. I'll explain further when I hand out the assignment. The first assignment due is the article summary . You've already received the handout. Learning how to summarize effectively is one of the first skills you need to master. It teaches you to avoid quoting except when absolutely necessary, which will help you maintain a fluid style throughout your paper. You will be synthesizing , or combining, several sources around a singular thesis, so your writing must act as the glue that holds them together. Next, we'll learn how to cite a source, cross-referencing a piece of information with the cit