FINISHED FIRST DRAFT OF THE PAPER IS DUE WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014-BEGINNING OF THE HOUR. PAPERS SUBMITTED LATE WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR REVISION.
FINAL DRAFT OF THE PAPER (REVISED) IS DUE TUESDAY, MAY 20TH. LATE WORK WILL RECEIVE A 10% DEDUCTION PENALTY.
FINAL DRAFT OF THE PAPER (REVISED) IS DUE TUESDAY, MAY 20TH. LATE WORK WILL RECEIVE A 10% DEDUCTION PENALTY.
due dates:
Wednesday, 04/23/14-research paper proposal is due
Monday, 04/28/14- research Note cards are due
Tuesday, 04/29/14- Sentence outline is due
Wednesday, 04/30/14-Works Cited page is due
thursday, 05/01/14--Thesis statement is due
Tuesday, 05/06/14-Completed draft of the paper is due
resources1. Familiarize yourself with the assignment and take a look at suggested topics:
2. Brainstorm for possible topic
3. Finalize your topic: COMPLETE AND TURN IN your topic proposal
4. Examine your sources closely. Paraphrase and summarize information relevant to your topic/argument-TAKE NOTES. CREATE A CITATION FOR EACH SOURCE.
a. Download the following document for specific directions on how to take notes and create "notecards":
b.Take a look at some examples and non-examples of "notecards" to get a better understanding of what your notes should and should not look like:
5. Create a sentence outline for your paper. Remember that your outline is flexible-make sure your paragraphs/ideas are organized in logical order; rearrange the outline, if necessary. It is easier to change the outline than the paragraphs in your paper.
Download directions and a detailed example of a sentence outline here:
6. Put together a Works Cited page-although it is the very last page of your paper, it is much easier to do in-text citations if you already have your sources organized.
Download the following documents for directions and a detailed example of the Works Cited page:
7. Begin to draft your introduction. Download the detailed format of the introductory paragraph and examine attached sample:
8. Review the rules for in-text citation in MLA format:
9. Begin to draft your supporting body paragraphs. Download the following directions and a detailed example:
10. The final body paragraph-counterarguments and rebuttals. Download the following document for specific directions and example:
11. Finally, draft your conclusion. Download the following document for specific directions/paragraph format:
12. Format your paper according to MLA style.
a. Download the following document to see the template for MLA format:
b. Take a look at a sample research paper in MLA format:
13. For the final revisions, make sure you consider the following focus points in addition to the grading rubric expectations:
Grading rubric:
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HomeworkMonday, 04/21/14:
Download the slideshow on Reliable/Unreliable sources. Study/take notes-SEE RESOURCE 1 IN THE "INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS" SECTION BELOW. Continue your preliminary research-bookmark all possible sources for the topic of your choice. Tuesday, 04/22/14: Continue to research the topic. Work on your pre-writing/brainstorming assignment (see assignment 2 in the RESOURCES section on the left). Track all sources relevant to your topic for further examination. Wednesday, 04/23/14-Friday, 04/25/14: Continue to work with sources-research various topics relevant to your argument, take notes. See assignment 4 on the left. You must be finished with research/notes and ready to write your paper on Monday, 04/28. Tuesday, 04/29/14: Put together your Works Cited page (create another document in Google Docs). See assignment 6 on the left. Wednesday, 04/30/14: Compose your introductory paragraph. Focus on creating clear and specific thesis statement that has two parts: position and justification. See assignment 7 on the left. Review in-text citations and signal phrases-see assignment 8 on the left. Thursday, 05/01/14: Begin drafting your supporting argument body paragraphs. See assignment 9 on the left for specific directions and example. Friday, 05/02/14: Finish working on your body paragraphs over the weekend. See assignments 9 and 10 on the left. Monday, 05/05/14: Finish drafting your paper. Be ready to revise it in class tomorrow. instructional materials1. Download the slideshow and study/take notes on reliable and unreliable sources:
2. Practice citing different types of sources:
3. Download the slideshow and review MLA format guidelines:
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