1. What is the URL for the United States of America Snowboard Association (the USASA)?
2. Read the short passage below about snowboarding. Three different types of materials are referenced in the essay. From the "Works Cited," identify what type of material each is.
Snowboarding How big a winter sport is snowboarding? How dangerous is it? What are the most common injuries? A recent study claims that snowboarding is more dangerous than skiing--most injuries are to wrists and ankles, but head injuries are a growing concern (White, 50). Langran writes that snowboarder numbers, which grew phenomenly in the 1990s, have peaked; estimates are that snowboarders now make up 20%-25% of users of ski areas. Despite the risks, the enthusiasts are, well, enthusiastic. As Rob Reicherfeld and Anna Bruechert put it: "No matter what your age or level, a host of wonderful experiences awaits you. Happy tracks to all snowboaders!" (128). The material by Langran is a Make a selection Book Periodical article Web site The material by Reichenfeld and Bruechert is a Make a selection Book Periodical article Web site The material by White is a Make a selection Book Periodical article Web site
Snowboarding
How big a winter sport is snowboarding? How dangerous is it? What are the most common injuries? A recent study claims that snowboarding is more dangerous than skiing--most injuries are to wrists and ankles, but head injuries are a growing concern (White, 50). Langran writes that snowboarder numbers, which grew phenomenly in the 1990s, have peaked; estimates are that snowboarders now make up 20%-25% of users of ski areas. Despite the risks, the enthusiasts are, well, enthusiastic. As Rob Reicherfeld and Anna Bruechert put it: "No matter what your age or level, a host of wonderful experiences awaits you. Happy tracks to all snowboaders!" (128).
The material by Reichenfeld and Bruechert is a Make a selection Book Periodical article Web site
The material by White is a Make a selection Book Periodical article Web site
3. Let's say that you are thinking of taking a trip to Lake Tahoe in January for some snowboarding. Find a good guide on the Web that will help you plan your adventure.
URL for the Web site you found:
In two or three sentences, tell us why you selected this resource. Use several standard evaluative criteria. Be as specific as possible.
Tell us if you've taken (or are taking) Library 10: I am taking Library 10 now I have taken Library 10
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T. N. Smalley last rev. 7/04
