Study guides??

[vashappenin]

Hey, so the texts I'm doing for reading and responding are Twelve angry men and The Reluctant Fundamentalist. Which study guide is better; Neap or Insight (or if there's another company, then that too)?? I know it's best to refrain from a studyguide and instead create my own ideas/analysis, but I still want one for some reference and all.

Also, I'm doing Encountering conflict.. Do you think I'm better off buying a general insight/neap/etc. guide that covers all texts? If so, which company is better? OR Should I invest in separate guides for each text? I'm leaning towards a general guide covering all texts, but I'm still unsure

Thanks in advance!

[jazza97]

Hey, so the texts I'm doing for reading and responding are Twelve angry men and The Reluctant Fundamentalist. Which study guide is better; Neap or Insight (or if there's another company, then that too)?? I know it's best to refrain from a studyguide and instead create my own ideas/analysis, but I still want one for some reference and all.

Also, I'm doing Encountering conflict.. Do you think I'm better off buying a general insight/neap/etc. guide that covers all texts? If so, which company is better? OR Should I invest in separate guides for each text? I'm leaning towards a general guide covering all texts, but I'm still unsure

Thanks in advance!

York Notes are usually the best.  For encountering conflict its far more important to develop your ideas and interpretations-context isn't a 'textbook' style.  Read widely-its all about the research and comparison to your text.  If you are going to get guides for conflict, get them for the individual text so you will have a much deeper reading of it.

By the way, watch the original twelve angry men film, it's good and very accurate with the play-it will give you a great idea of the personalities of the jurors.

[vashappenin]

I don't think my books have york notes, which is why I mentioned neap and insight!

[michak]

I don't think my books have york notes, which is why I mentioned neap and insight!

This is what i was going to say. For reluctant fundamentalist i had the neap study guide which i found quite good but like when using any guides make sure you develop your own ideas - especially if a lot people in your school is using it.
I also did encountering conflict and i used no study guides at all - its a lot better to develop your own ideas about conflict - causes, consequences and the different types. All the study guides really help with in this area is general understanding of those three areas. I recommend saving your money in this area and just do your own research and watch/read the news for relevant ideas.