Length: 5+ pages
Worth: 30 % semester grade
Paper Format
All passing papers must:
- Have 1 inch margins, double spaced, Times New Roman or Calibri, 12-point font, no extra spacing between paragraphs or the title
- have an appropriate, original title
- have an introductory paragraph with a clear message that argues a specific position throughout the paper
- have body paragraphs that begin with a topic sentence
- body paragraphs should support the message of the paper
- clearly explain the reasons for your position
- contain specific examples and evidence from the four readings
- mention and refute/concede other perspectives and arguments
- have a concluding paragraph that brings the paper to a close
- have been spell-checked and proofread
- goals for this unit: edited for typos/errors, correct spelling, proper formatting
Goals:
- To show and demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between writer, audience, and purpose
- To argue and make connections among the readings
- To integrate textual evidence effectively
- To cite your sources, using signal phrases for quotes and paraphrases
Assignment
Now that you have thought about how other writers use sources in their work, it is time that you do the same. For this project, the readings from Unit 3: Alison Witte, Emily A. Wierszewski, and Alexandria Lockett will be your sources. (If you feel you need more, then look at “Further Reading” and select from that list.) Your argument must demonstrate an awareness of their claims, sub-claims, or over-arching messages. Quoting may not be the sole way you can demonstrate this awareness. Paraphrasing and summarizing are just as effective. Your paper must use MLA citation style.
Feel free to use your class notes to guide your understanding of academic reading and writing during your composing stage. Remember our discussion on the rhetorical situation: writer, audience, and purpose. Utilize those notes to help you build your argument. Lastly, proofread your writing before submitting the paper.
Audience: peers and teachers who may not be familiar with our readings
Purpose: to convince readers to reconsider their ideas about academic reading and writing.
Readings
Research starts with answers by Alison C Witte
Research starts with a thesis statement by Emily A. Wierszewski
The traditional research paper is best by Alexandra Lockett
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