Assignment #13

Step 1: Watch the video about choosing a topic and conducting research.

Step 2: Choose a topic.

Step 3: Conduct research and keep record on the document "Research Organizer Template" below.

Step 4: After you get sufficient research, turn it in to SLATE.

Assignment #14

Step 1: Watch the video about how to develop a thesis statement and topic sentences.

Step 2: Open the Google slides and make a copy. Write your thesis and topic sentences on slides 5 and 8.

Step 3: Turn it in to SLATE and wait for feedback.

For additional help, use the tutorials.

Writing a thesis

Informative Tone

Transition Words

Assignment #15

Step 1: Watch the video on the right about the graphic organizer.

Step 2: Open the graphic organizer (below), make a copy, and fill in the boxes.

Step 3: Use the content of the boxes to write your first draft.

For additional help, use the tutorials:

MLA Format

Sentence Structure

Assignment #16

Step 1: Watch the video about revision.

Step 2: Revise your first draft by highlighting it according to the key below.

Step 3: According to which highlighted colors are missing, revise.

Step 4: Ask a peer to complete a peer revision. Revise accordingly.

Use the competencies to rate your paper.