I. Definition – How To Do the Developmental Readings Assignment:
Complete a developmental reading log that is a special kind of annotated bibliography “developmental” by having each reading include 3 elements:
A. Quote/Paraphrase: A direct quote citation from a source in quotation marks, ending with a page number (p. #); or a paraphrase of the author’s idea in the student’s own words.
B. Additive/Variant Analysis: Evaluate the author’s idea either as additive, or adding to the student’s worldview and perspective on the topic; or variant, meaning adding to the student” s knowledge but disagreeing with the student’s worldview or perspective on the topic. Give support for your analysis to demonstrate critical thinking.
C. Contextualization: Apply the idea to your profession, calling, or personal life explaining how you can use the new idea to develop as a scholar and world changer. You can also include continuing questions you have.
II. Requirements:
At least 5 of the sources must be from journals dated within the last 3 years.
Readings may include new ideas, concepts, constructs, assumptions, operational definitions, and subject jargon which add to the counter/knowledge or challenge present understanding.
Example:
Source 1
1. Reading
2. Reading
Source 2
3. Reading
4. Reading
Source 3
5. Reading, Etc.
