Monday, February 23, 2015

2.1 Overview of Research Paper

Today's lesson will be about:

Objectives

You will be able to:
  • Describe a general process of writing a research paper and analyze the order and interdependence of the steps of research process. 
  • Explain characteristics of two common types of academic research paper (argumentative and analytical) in terms of their purpose and approach to using sources.
  • List various structural patterns that can be used in an analytical research paper (e.g. compare/contrast, cause/effect, problem/solution, hypothesis/proof, change over time).
  • Determine the type of research paper they will be writing based on the writing prompt.


Unit2-4 Overview



Homework
1. Final draft due
Complete revision of your first draft, including at least 2 sources.
*Formatting: double spaced, Times New Roman, 12pt font, 1 inch margin for all sides. No cover page needed.
*Name the file "112_Argumentative_Essay_NetID_FINAL"
(If you name it differently, it will not be graded.)
*Upload the file on Compass2g>>>Unit1. Argumentative Essay.
*Due date and time: Feb, 25th (Wed), at 11:55 pm sharp.

2. Writer's Help
Checkpoint1 is due on Feb, 25 - 27, by 5:00 pm sharp. 
Please, hand in the hard copy of Checkpoint1. 

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