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Where to Begin 1st Essay
Where to Begin 1st Essay
For the first assigned essay, all academic students must complete the first essay using steps 1-8 (below). Students who complete steps 1-6 and earn over a 90 do not have to complete the remaining 2 steps. Read and complete all of the steps below. Failure to do so will be reflected in your overall grade.
jstor updated.docx1st Step
1st Step
create a Jstor account since Jstor sources are the only sources allowed to be cited in your essays (other than primary sources). As of now, the password and log in information could be found in the pdf in this section. Sometimes, students need to create a Jstor account. If trouble creating this account go to the library and seek assistance as password changes are out of my control (password and log in requirements could change). First essay topics and a starting article can be found on this page. Sometimes you can access Jstor using:
User name is sbhs
Password is vikings
Academic Writing Program new.pdfWriting Grid Summary (Begin Here) Step 1
Writing Grid Summary (Begin Here) Step 1
Rubric
academic rubric.pdfGuidelines for Deductions
Deductionsguidelines.pdfStep 2
Step 2
Read the rubric, guidelines and sample essay files to understand how you will be graded. The rubric and guidelines file outlines the do and don't for writing essays in this class. Read through the files and watch the screencast below.
Rubric Screencast Directions Step 2 Continued
Rubric Screencast Directions Step 2 Continued
samples academic.pdfStep 3 Samples
Step 3 Samples
The file in this section contains a few student samples. additional samples can be found on the honors tab of this site.
Step 4 Select a Topic and Get the Topic Approved
Step 4 Select a Topic and Get the Topic Approved
Step 5 Reading Topic and Thesis Development
Step 5 Reading Topic and Thesis Development
Read an Article from the Section Below as a starting point for your essay after watching the video. This article should be the first one you read for your paper. When done create your first thesis based on your understanding of the reading. Then locate additional sources on your topic (one source will not be enough). Topic sections are determined by the colored heading.
mini essay guide packet.pdfStep 6
Step 6
Write your essay after completing this packet. Then turn in the completed packet. See screencast for additional direction about this packet.
Write your Essay and Complete the Link Below to Verify if You Have Everything
Write your Essay and Complete the Link Below to Verify if You Have Everything
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSef8_2CD3jAcEWyNqnKOxXPG9Ao9SmVWPh_z8WoA2wcD310WQ/viewform
Step 7 Rough Draft and Essay Checklist
Step 7 Rough Draft and Essay Checklist
Write your final essay and complete the link to touch up any last minute errors. The link is your final checklist.
After you Get Your Essay Back
After you Get Your Essay Back
Read the comments from the teacher using the feedback symbol chart below.
Do not get Upset
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Post-It Points
Post-It Points
8th Step
8th Step
Review your comments and place ten post-its next to ten errors. On the post-it answer:
1. Why did I deduct points? Identify your error.
2. What will you do to avoid making similar mistakes in the future?
1 point added to grade for each post-it
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