ENGL 602 - Methods and Materials of Research

ENGL 602 Discussion Board Forums (3)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be at least 500 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 250 words.

ENGL 602 Essay Quiz

The quiz will cover the Reading & Study material for Module/Week 2. The quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 5 essay questions, and have a 1-hour 30-minute time limit. Each essay must be at least 200 words.

ENGL 602 Writing in Your Field Project: Proposal

The student will write a 2-page proposal that explains the topic choice, source types, and planned research methodology for the Writing in Your Field Project. The student will submit his or her proposal via Blackboard to the instructor for approval. The student must cite 2–3 sources both in-text and in a reference page/works cited/bibliography.

ENGL 602 Annotated Bibliography

Using the documentation style most commonly used in the chosen field, the student will correctly cite at least 10 sources that may be used in the Writing in Your Field Project. Each citation must be followed by a summary and evaluation of at least 200 words.

ENGL 602 Research Quick Guide

The student will create a 1–2-page, user-friendly guide to the basics of source selection, evaluation, and citation in the student’s chosen field. The student will be required to submit a list of citations for resources used in the creation of his or her research guide.

ENGL 602 Writing in Your Field Project: Final Product

The student will write an 8–11-page work, incorporating at least 8 sources, appropriate to the student’s chosen field. Genre types may include academic paper (empirical or analytical), long-form journalistic piece, business proposal, case study, lesson plan, or any other genre that is appropriate to the field, with the instructor’s permission.