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  1. Mar 2026
    1. , what is the most important chapter or section from this textbook, and why?

      One of the most important sections of the textbook is the first chapter, which introduces all the processes. When I first started reading this OER, I wasn't sure what I was to expect, but all of these strategies for active reading have helped me actually understand and remember the text.

    1. After reading “Why Historical Thinking is NOT about History,” use evidence from the article to discuss why it is important to carefully evaluate the credibility of a source. What could be some consequences of spreading misinformation?

      It is important to carefully evaluate the credibility of a source because of the amount of misinformation out there. If said misinformation is spread, it can lead to several consequences, including people developing incorrect beliefs about historical events, reinforcing stereotypes, and spreading confusion about important topics. Overall, once misinformation spreads widely, it can be difficult to correct it because people will continue to believe and share it.

    2. Concept 1: Concept 2: Concept 3:
      1. How do teachers offer support in times of mental crisis?
      2. What do parents do in times of mental crisis?
      3. Are the students willing to reach out and get help?
    1. . The Internet hasobliterated authority. You need no one’s permission to createa website. You need no papers signed to put up a YouTubevideo. You need no one’s stamp of approval to post a pictureon Instagram. You can Tweet to your heart’s content—someof you are doing so this very moment.

      So true.

    1. n other words, consider your audience, and what connects you and your curiosity, interests, and experience to a larger social issue or “motive” for change.

      That makes a lot of sense.

    2. which means it will change through your research, reading and writing process as you gain new perspective from many sources—hence it is “working” or a “work in progress.”

      Heck yeah!

    3. 4. Draft your Inquiry Question using “How,” “Why,” “In what ways,” or “To what extent,” in a way that elicits a conversation in which you will be interested in participating.

      To what extent are the schools willing to go to ensure safety during a mental crisis?

    4. 3. Once you have your issue, consider your stance. What do you think about this issue? What is your initial opinion? This is your working thesis.

      This issue is extremely important. It's still a struggle in schools today. There should be more support, and students should feel comfortable enough to share what they need.

    5. 2. Once you have a Topic, narrow that down to an issue. An issue is anything that can be debated from multiple sides. For example, starting with the topic of Capitalism, and narrowing that down to the issue of homelessness in San Francisco.

      When teachers and parents don't understand how to help a child during a mental health crisis, it can lead to a disastrous situation.

    6. 1. What are some personal experiences you have that relate to larger social issues? 2. Why are these issues important to you? 3. Choose one of these issues to discuss: Why or how would your research of this issue represent an example of “intrinsic motivation” for you?

      A personal experience I have that connects to a larger social issue is the mental health issues many people experienced after the COVID-19 pandemic. Many things changed in everyday life, especially for me. School moved online, and we were isolated. My family and I struggled a lot during this time. I also noticed that many of my classmates struggled with motivation and stress. These experiences showed me that mental health became a bigger issue for many people during and after the pandemic.

      This issue is a priority to me because mental health affects how people function in their daily lives. After everything that happened during the pandemic, people were still trying to adjust back to normal life. Some people didn’t always have the support they needed, and that made it harder for them to cope. I think it’s important that mental health is taken seriously and that people have access to support and resources. Even now, I still struggle with the aftereffects of the pandemic.

      I would research this topic since I have seen how mental health challenges affected people around me. Learning more about the topic could also help me better understand how to support others and myself.

    7. In academic research, your goal is to create a conversation among various perspectives that contribute a new or diverse understanding to the problem or question you posed.

      That makes a lot of sense!

    1. Continue to practice being open: open to new ways of asking questions, open to new ways of finding information and knowledge from sources, open to relating to new perspectives that you will find in those sources.

      !!!!!