1. Starting out I wanted to learn more about Manfred von Richthofen and what part he played in World War 1.
2. I think some of the benefits of focusing on topics in phases, is that it helps you think clearly about the topic. If you were to do all your research at once there would be a high chance on mixing the information of one author with another. Which could be utterly frustrating and confusing.
3. I think I will definitely approach the way I learn about my future topics differently after this assignment. I will chose something more controversial. Even tho i really liked this topic i can see now that it was hard to get other people involved in it.
4. I felt confident about my ability to discuss topics other prier to this assignment. But more practice can't hurt, you can always learn something new. I am not a shy person and if I disagree with some one or even agree with them i make sure they know.
5. The most valuable thing I have learned about research is that it takes time. One can not just simply go on Google and fined credible information for a topic. It is a search and a quest, which demands time and effort.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Phase 7
Website - http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=jxYmyaUxAbYC&oi=fnd&pg=PR3&dq=Manfred+von+Richthoren+or+the+red+baron&ots=40xC03oisY&sig=eCCJXazBxNwja8pyBt-sjFvQfhg#v=onepage&q&f=false
Authors Name's - Norman Franks and Greg VanWyngarden.
Title - Fokker Dr1 Aces of World War 1.
1. - Credible Source - I found this source on Google scholar. This source is credible because the author's are clearly identified and the information is consistent with other sources on the topic. This cite does advertise, but only books on the related subject. I think this cite, even though it is a preview of a book, gives me enough information to work with. I would rake this cite a 9 out of 12.
2. - Summery - The author has a wealth of knowledge on the topic of ww1 air planes. On pages 7 - 10 the author talks about how the German planes, in the early part of the war, were fare superior to that of the French and English. Then the Germans came out with the Fokker which was a much better plane then the French or English could muster.
3. - Response - I believe the author has given me some insight into what the air plane pilots were thinking about the different planes at the time. I really liked the interview that the author shows us in the end of page 9 with Manfred. It helps me get a grasp on what Manfred was trying to accomplish during the war. I found it surprising for an ace like the Red Baron to say that he much rather be an carvery man then a pilot. Also when Manfred says that has never done loops and real pilots shouldn't, was some what alarming to me. One would think that would be a highlight of flying air planes.
Authors Name's - Norman Franks and Greg VanWyngarden.
Title - Fokker Dr1 Aces of World War 1.
1. - Credible Source - I found this source on Google scholar. This source is credible because the author's are clearly identified and the information is consistent with other sources on the topic. This cite does advertise, but only books on the related subject. I think this cite, even though it is a preview of a book, gives me enough information to work with. I would rake this cite a 9 out of 12.
2. - Summery - The author has a wealth of knowledge on the topic of ww1 air planes. On pages 7 - 10 the author talks about how the German planes, in the early part of the war, were fare superior to that of the French and English. Then the Germans came out with the Fokker which was a much better plane then the French or English could muster.
3. - Response - I believe the author has given me some insight into what the air plane pilots were thinking about the different planes at the time. I really liked the interview that the author shows us in the end of page 9 with Manfred. It helps me get a grasp on what Manfred was trying to accomplish during the war. I found it surprising for an ace like the Red Baron to say that he much rather be an carvery man then a pilot. Also when Manfred says that has never done loops and real pilots shouldn't, was some what alarming to me. One would think that would be a highlight of flying air planes.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Phase 6, 10/3/10
1.a The most challenging part of the blog assignment was finding credible online sources. This proved difficult. It was hard finding reliable sites on the Red Baron. Many people told me that they didn't care about the Red Baron or what he did and that I was not making my writings appealing for everyone. I don't care if its not interesting to some people. It is interesting to me, and that's why I picked it!
b. The way I am looking at credibility, now that I looked at the comments of Miss Weleski, I can see that I didn't back up my sources. I must make sure that the authors I use have concrete sources and that they are reliable.
c. The things I'm going to do differently in this phase is that I'll make sure that I find a source that is sound and irrefutable. Furthermore, I'll also try to increase the length of my summaries.
d. There were no comments on phase 5.
2. Article One- Online article, http://www.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?Location=U2&doc=GetTRDoc.pdf&AD=ADA428801
Authors Name- Thomas G. Bradbeer
Title- The Battle for Air Supremacy Over the Somme, 1 June- 30 November 1916
3. Credibility of Source- I found this source when I went to Google Scholar. First off this article is credible because the author, Thomas G. Bradbeer, has many degrees including one in military history. Also he states his sources after each chapter. There is more than enough information in the 116 pages.
4. Summary- Although Thomas does not talk about the Red Baron, I picked the article because of the wealth of information he puts forth on different early flight strategies and airplanes. It gives me some groundwork so that I can be more familiar with what Manfred would have flown and what were some of the strategies developed by the Germans that he would use. I find it helpful when Bradbeer explains that the Germans were the first ones that were able to shoot their machine guns without hitting their propellers. This gave the Germans a cutting edge early in the war.
5. Response- In the beginning of the article the author talks about the fairly new airplanes and tells us that they were at first only used for reconnaissance and were not used as a weapon much. I agree with the author about this point. Since the airplane was so new, the generals did not know their capabilities and potential. They didn't realize that the plane could drop bombs on the enemy and also shoot other planes down. I also learned that the Germans were the first to use air tactics and maneuvers.
b. The way I am looking at credibility, now that I looked at the comments of Miss Weleski, I can see that I didn't back up my sources. I must make sure that the authors I use have concrete sources and that they are reliable.
c. The things I'm going to do differently in this phase is that I'll make sure that I find a source that is sound and irrefutable. Furthermore, I'll also try to increase the length of my summaries.
d. There were no comments on phase 5.
2. Article One- Online article, http://www.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?Location=U2&doc=GetTRDoc.pdf&AD=ADA428801
Authors Name- Thomas G. Bradbeer
Title- The Battle for Air Supremacy Over the Somme, 1 June- 30 November 1916
3. Credibility of Source- I found this source when I went to Google Scholar. First off this article is credible because the author, Thomas G. Bradbeer, has many degrees including one in military history. Also he states his sources after each chapter. There is more than enough information in the 116 pages.
4. Summary- Although Thomas does not talk about the Red Baron, I picked the article because of the wealth of information he puts forth on different early flight strategies and airplanes. It gives me some groundwork so that I can be more familiar with what Manfred would have flown and what were some of the strategies developed by the Germans that he would use. I find it helpful when Bradbeer explains that the Germans were the first ones that were able to shoot their machine guns without hitting their propellers. This gave the Germans a cutting edge early in the war.
5. Response- In the beginning of the article the author talks about the fairly new airplanes and tells us that they were at first only used for reconnaissance and were not used as a weapon much. I agree with the author about this point. Since the airplane was so new, the generals did not know their capabilities and potential. They didn't realize that the plane could drop bombs on the enemy and also shoot other planes down. I also learned that the Germans were the first to use air tactics and maneuvers.
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