Comparing Elements in Information Gathering

The video tutorial guides students on how to start a comparison by gathering and listing information about one element. It is part of a series of nine lessons, focusing on summarizing one element. The lesson outlines tasks such as listing commonalities among professionals, providing evidence, and understanding what it takes to achieve a childhood dream job. It highlights common mistakes like using author-pointed similarities and comparing multiple elements simultaneously. The tutorial provides steps to skim for relevant information and list all points without judgment, using an example of a professional's journey.

Where should you begin when gathering information for a comparison?

• By skimming for commonalities

• In the introduction

• In the conclusion

• By comparing two elements

What is the focus of the second lesson in the series?

• Summarizing one element

• Interpreting the prompt

• Revising the draft

• Writing a response

What is the first task in the lesson's prompt?

• Compare two elements

• Provide evidence

• List commonalities among professionals

• Find out how to make a dream job a reality

What is a common mistake when comparing elements?

• Using author-highlighted similarities

• Listing all possible points

• Providing evidence

• Focusing on one element

Why is it difficult to compare two elements at once?

• It is not allowed

• It can be confusing

• It requires more time

• It is too simple

What is the first step in skimming for relevant information?

• Skim for relevant information about one element

• Compare two elements

• Provide evidence

• List all points

What should you do after skimming for relevant information?

• Provide evidence

• Make judgments

• List all points

• Compare with another element

What is an example of a significant detail about the professional 'Oon'?

• She disliked public speaking

• She interned at a radio station

• She avoided reading

• She wanted a job on television

What should not be done when listing information?

• Focus on one element

• Skim for relevant information

• Make judgments

• List everything that is a possibility

What is the final step in the lesson on comparing elements?

• Find and list information about one element

• Provide evidence

• List all points

• Summarize the findings