4-15-15 RW 4 Research Paper
Due date: 4-22-15, 1:00 pm
Topic: Choose one of the short stories we have analyzed.
Research the author and write a factual narrative about his life and career.
Answer these questions: Why did the person become a writer?
How has his writing influenced literature?
Answer these questions: Why did the person become a writer?
How has his writing influenced literature?
Requirements:
- 3-4 pages (700-1000 words), double spaced, 12 point font
- Minimum of 4 sources: 2 from the Internet, 2 from a book or periodical
- Use APA format including title page, running head and reference page
- Hand in: outline/planning notes
rough draft with editor’s signature
final draft
- Optional: send final draft to me in Google Drive, IF you want to see your feedback and grade.
- vlbolton@gmail.com
In class Monday, 4-13-15:
1. Outline (list the plot points of) the story Do You Speak English?
2. List 5 challenging vocabulary words you found (with definitions).
3. Write 2-3 paragraphs answering these prompts:
What is the author's purpose?
What is the theme (main idea or moral) of this story?
Thinking deeper than the literal level, make inferences to relate this story to your own experiences.
Due April 10, 2015: Essay with an ironic twist.
For Monday, read The Gift of the Magi, and outline the plot points.
For Friday, 3-27-15, read the whole story: The Necklace. Answer questions 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8 on p. 4 of The Necklace. Write on a separate piece of paper, double spaced.
Homework due Monday, 3-23-15:
Comparison/Contrast - Read and do exercises on pp. 111-118.
Read the Language of Continuing ideas.
Due Friday, 3-20-15: Answer, in well-developed paragraphs, questions 4-6 about the Langston Hughes story we read in class. Your paragraphs may be typed or handwritten. Please double space.
Due Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Essay- rough draft, final draft, reference list and assignment sheet checklist.
Due Wednesday, 3-4-15, Essay
Due Wednesday, 2-25-15: Page 20, Research and Writing.
Due Monday: How to Proofread (class handout)
I will collect this on Monday at 10:30 am.
Read the handout and do the exercises as follows:
Writing Warm-up, Vocabulary Preview and Tasks 1 & 2- do on a separate piece of paper, double spaced.
Tasks 3,4,5,6,7,8: write on the handout.
Task 9: write your commonly misspelled words correctly.
Skip page 7.
Comprehension Check-in p. 8: write on a separate piece of paper.
Friday, 2-20-15 is the last day to hand in late and missing work.
Due Friday, 2-20-15: Outline, two page paper, reference page. Take this paper to the writing center before you hand it in.
Homework for 2-13-15, Write an introductory paragraph using your RQ and thesis statement.
For 2-16-15: Write a rough outline of your body paragraphs and conclusion. Read pp. 60-70 in Chapter 3.
Bring to class on Wednesday, 2-11-15: Your research question and thesis statement. I will collect these. Go to Google Scholar and find 2 articles relevant to your research question.
Also:
Bring the 2 articles (printed out) that you found about your topic. We will be working with these articles in class.
Here's a link to an interesting TED Blog post about language learning.
Here's a link about paraphrasing.
Here's a link about quoting, summarizing, and paraphrasing.
Due Monday, 2-9-15, Corrections of Research and Writing, following the instructions given. You must hand in the first and second drafts (the one I marked, and one with your corrections). Write your 2 sources in APA format. One source was given in class in APA format; the second source is your research. Here is a link for formatting your reference page.
Due Monday, 1-26-15, Read pp. 2-9 of Identifying Main Ideas, answer all questions and do all exercises.
1-21-15- Due Friday, 1-23-15 - Write an introductory paragraph and label the parts: hook, transition to thesis statement (why?), thesis statement (what?) and preview (how?).
Read How to Write an Introductory Paragraph, pp. 2,3,4, and 6 for detailed instructions.
1-21-15- Tips for Writing a Thesis Statement from PerdueOWL
1-19-15 Homework for 1-21-15 -
Homework: Write a thesis statement (topic + claim + preview) for this essay title: Homecoming for Lost Boy
The explanation for writing a thesis statement is on p. 6 of your handout. This thesis statement is one sentence.
1-12-15
Links to Perdue Online Writing Lab (OWL):
Quoting, Summarizing and Paraphrasing
Paraphrasing
For Friday, 1-16-15
1. Return Quick Write to me with your improvements.
2. Read pp. 6-7-8. Finish Thesis Statement and Topic Sentence questions.
Below is the article from class:
Here's a link to the process of writing a research paper.
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