Week 4

There was a lot of writing, or should I say typing, this week. We made a research plan and evaluated sources we can use for our research. Evaluating the sources was a good idea because now I am more focused on what sources are right for my topic on AIDS. The research plan was great because I now know what are the main points that I really want to focus on. I really want to research the day to day life of people living with AIDS and the different treatments that are available to them.

We also had an interesting assignment on how we know what we know. It started with searching for the origin of the word "canuck". I came to the conclusion that the word was used to refer to French Canadian lumberman who migrated to New England. The point is, however, that I don't know for sure, therefore, I only think I know. It gets a little confusing when I try to explain it, but the essay we read on it made it seem clear.

All and all it was a great week again. I really like the assignment "how I know" because it really made me think and look at things differently.