First time using a breadboard

[STEMucator]

I want to build a circuit consisting of an oscillator, capacitor, and resistor connected in series. I've never used a breadboard before though, and I want to make sure nothing goes wrong.

From what I understand, I need to wire the +ve of the oscillator in series with the capacitor and resistor. Then connect a reference to ground. I drew what I think this would look like in the image below:

So I have the +ve wired along bus 5 supplying power to the capacitor connected across a5 and c5. I then hook up the resistor along d5 so it is in series with the capacitor and create a short to d7. The -ve is located along bus 7.

This would work I hope.

 

[STEMucator]

Wow my first attempt was terrible. I have a new attempt that should actually work now I think:

 

[Habeebe]

Wow my first attempt was terrible. I have a new attempt that should actually work now I think:

That's right. If your current source is any sort of modern function generator you shouldn't worry too much about just hooking it up and seeing if it works. Function generators usually have a breaker and other built-in protection that'll keep you from burning them up if you make a mistake, as long as you aren't doing anything crazy.