What’s
the Fact-to-Finger Technique?
The Fact-to-Finger technique is a way to involve another sense (touching) in making sure you actually notice what is in front of you.
Using the
Fact-to-Finger Technique
to Catch Your Own Errors
When you first make a list of what you plan to cover, you need to be sure you are accurate. It can be difficult to make you brain concentrate and notice that the source is saying something different from you expected, so this method can help you focus and look at the source in a fresh way. You can catch your own errors with the simple act of placing one finger on the fact in your source and another finger on the words you wrote and the citation that you did. Caution: If you cannot touch the fact (if it is not there), do not say it. |
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Turn to the page of the source that you say you are using 4 |
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Fact you are citing 21 |
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xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxx xxx xxxxx xxxx xxxx xxx. Sentence with the fact you are saying (p. 21). Sentence xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxx
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Compare your understanding of the fact with the textbook. 3 |
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History – Dr. Bibus |
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2014 |
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