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Individual Papers (20%)
Individual Papers (20%)
Individual papers (IPs) one through four are designed to support research development toward the research paper while teaching specific skills along the way. Mastery of skills specific to each paper is required in order to move to the next for the first four papers. The first four papers are on the student’s selected research topic.
IP 1 teaches assembly, summarizing, laundry list thesis, and basic citing.
Paper 2 teaches a linear structure, paraphrasing, and correct citing for paraphrasing and summarizing as well as purporting on scholarly sources.
Paper 3 teaches parallel structure, the use of ordinals, academic sources, and combining reporting with analysis while citing correctly.
Paper 4 applies understanding of how to choose and combine structures for a research length paper while demonstrating earlier skills.
Paper 5, in English 1B and 1BH is the only paper not tied to student’s chosen research topic.
Paper Drafts
Paper Drafts
Prewriting: Is not submitted, but should be completed by task date. Some papers require the prewriting to be done and kept as a part of the paper. Prewriting typically involves reviewing the paper template, watching any embedded video links, reading over directions, and gathering preliminary research, per assignment instructions.
TurnItIn Sandbox: All paper drafts may be run through the TurnItIn Sandbox at any time, and students are required to run their paper through the sandbox and correct errors before peer review.
Peer Review: Drafts for Peer Review need to be brought to class the day of peer review.
For face-to-face classes this should have hard copy only.
For synchronous online, papers should be ready for digital sharing at Coffee shop.
For asynchronous online, papers need to be uploaded before the offered Coffee Shop session, then students need to come back by 11:59 pm on Saturday to the peer review assignment to complete their review of others’ papers, marking the attached rubric for credit.
Professor Review: All drafts are written on the provided Google templates and kept in a Google Drive folder shared with you by the professor. Make sure you are using this draft and she can see your paper in it before Professor Review conferences (Sign Up Directions). Face-to face students will submit their hard copy at the beginning of the class, then be advised on whether an additional appointment is needed.
The “Re-Write Cycle: Corrected drafts (being in the “Re-Write Cycle”) have 1 week after professor review to be submitted in hard copy (with previous draft attached) or via digital meeting for a higher grade. The rewrite cycle can continue weekly as long as the student shows up for appointments or provides drafts in class (stapled on top of the earlier drafts to track progress) and writing continues to move forward. Due dates are expanded during the rewrite cycle until students have mastered concepts. Missing an appointment or failing to make progress during the rewrite cycle will result in the original due date returning.
Final Drafts: Due at 11:59 pm (“midnight”) to Canvas (usually through a TurnItIn link). In case of technical difficulties do not email the paper to the professor. Text for an extension (tech happens; you’ll get it).
Make sure you read the full assignment descriptions on Canvas (found under the final draft assignment) for the full guidelines.
Paper 1: Methodology (IP1)
Paper 1: Methodology (IP1)
Summary of the research steps, 500 words (no more)
Structure:
Structure:
Introduction: Organizing thesis
Working Thesis/Hypothesis and Driving Questions
Built out of your research proposal
Theoretical Framework
Subjectivity
Research Process
Summary of Ch. 11 & 12 from the textbook and/or assigned readings, which should cover (at least)
Hypothesis & Driving Questions
Narrowing Down your Topic Process
Data Collection Process Plan
Analysis Plan
Data Collection (section should have template language only, since writing this section will be completed around week 11)
Sources:
Sources:
Textbook and other provided materials and preliminary research materials
Paper 2: Linear Essay (IP2)
Paper 2: Linear Essay (IP2)
Research topic historical background, 500 words (no more)
Structure:
Structure:
Introduction: why is history important to understand? Simple thesis.
Body--chronological order
Conclusion
Scholarly Sources:
Scholarly Sources:
book/ebook, encyclopedia (CREDO), CQ Researcher article, journal articles
Paper 3: Structured Argument Essay (IP 3)
Paper 3: Structured Argument Essay (IP 3)
Research Topic Thesis, 1500+ words
Structure:
Structure:
Follows the PowerGraph structure.
Introduction: Research thesis
4-6 points--does the literature align with the parts of your arguments? 1000-1500 words (200-400 words per point)
Simple conclusion
Academic Sources:
Academic Sources:
10-15 academic articles (required), book; no online sources
IP4/Research Paper Draft 1: Assembled Argument
IP4/Research Paper Draft 1: Assembled Argument
Research topic, 2500+ words
Students will be expected to select or propose and assemble a paper structure using research pieces, Individual Class Essays, and Individual Papers, then add a comprehensive introduction and conclusion, smoothing the transitions between sections.
Structure must be easy to identify
Thesis must be complex, research based, and appropriate to structure
Length 2500+ words, not counting tables, appendices, or works cited
Sources:
Sources:
5 to 10 academic articles (required), book, organization/website, encyclopedia, research trail, 1-2 multimedia, etc.
Drafts
Drafts
Draft
Submitted Draft
Group Presentation
Points: 50 points
Points: 50 points
Due: Weeks 15-17 (Units 12-13)
Due: Weeks 15-17 (Units 12-13)
Manifesto (IP5)
Manifesto (IP5)
Can be crazy, Ironic, or Serious
700-1000 words, if serious or ironic
No word count requirement for 1B/!BH if crazy
Structure:
Structure:
Problem
Solution
Sources:
Sources:
As appropriate to voice.
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