Research Guides: HU 145 Taylor: Creator Biography

Assignment

Select and present on a text and one of the creators of that text. On the day you are scheduled to present, you will be asked to present your creator biography and discussion questions to the class. First, frame your questions by presenting your research on the creator’s life. Then, distribute your discussions questions and read all 5 to the class.

Research your assigned creator’s life and synthesize that research to write a one paragraph biography in your own words.
You must cite at least two sources as part of this assignment and include those sources in your MLA works cited page.

Discussion Questions:

Develop 5 questions about the text(s) for the day.
At least 2 questions should directly reference specific moments in the text(s), such as a quote or reference to specific line/scene.
You should include an MLA header and title.
Bring typed copies of your questions for the class

Creator Biography Assignment

Scholarly Sources

MLA International Bibliography This link opens in a new window
- Keep searches simple.
  - c.l. moore
  - cordwainer smith
  - ishiro honda
  - kim jee-woon
  - nnedi okorafor
  - wanuri kahiu
  - ryan coogler
Vendor: EBSCOhost
Coverage: 1926 – present
Full Text: None

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  Daytime phone number
  
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In this database, use quotes around the author's names, i.e. "C.L. Moore"
Vendor: ProQuest
Coverage: 1905 - present
Full Text: Partial

Help Guide
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- After you receive the email containing your records, forward the email to library@erau.edu. Please include:
  
  Your name
  
  Daytime phone number
  
  Course number
  
  Whether you’re an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD student
  
  Whether you’re a Daytona Beach or Worldwide student
Academic OneFile This link opens in a new window
In this database, use quotes around the author's names, i.e. "ishiro honda'
Vendor: Gale
Coverage: 1980 - present
Full Text: Partial

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- Daytime phone number
- Course number
- Whether you're an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD student
- Whether you're a Daytona Beach or Worldwide student

If the databases are not giving you the results you want, try EagleSearch.

Example Search Terms:

"cordwainer smith" AND biography
"nnedi okorafor" AND biography

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Limit to Peer-Reviewed (Scholarly) is the first section
Limit Content Type is the second section

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