Write From The Heart
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Research Writing Semester

This semester focuses on the research writing process including developing voice in expository writing, evaluating sources, organizing hands on research and writing a research paper including multiple genres.

$350.00

This semester focuses on the research writing process including developing voice in expository writing, evaluating sources, organizing hands on research and writing a research paper including multiple genres. Students will develop their skills across three units lasting one month each and complete a research writing project. Modules can begin at any time starting in September 2024 and may be taken in succession or spaced out over the semester or school year.

Details
Requirements
Sample Syllabus
Time Expectation:
  • Classes have weekly assignments. All assignments will be due midnight Friday EST each week. Assignments are intended to take approximately 2-3 hours per week.
Class Objectives:
  • Understand the different types of journalism
  • Effectively execute an interview
  • Complete one full article ready for publication
  • Comprehend journalism ethics
Class Features:
  • Students will have a completed research project by the end of this class
  • Students will have weekly contact with a coach who evaluates mastery and skills.  Coaches also available via email all week long.
  • An online classroom will teach students time management and appropriate cyber behavior in a controlled environment.
Write from the Heart: A Resource Guide
Unit 1: Foundations of Research
  • Week 1: Structure and Outlining
  • Week 2: Thesis Statements
  • Week 3: Paragraphing and Organizing
  • Week 4: Voice in Expository Writing
Unit 2: Research Writing Basics
  • Week 1: Finding a Topic and Sources
  • Week 2: Gathering, Evaluating and Citing Sources
  • Week 3: Organizing Sources and Creating a Works Cited Page
  • Week 4: Quotations, Paraphrasing and In-text Citations
Unit 3: Multigenre Research Project
  • Week 1: Writing the Expository Section
  • Week 2: Writing Genres
  • Week 3: Revisions and Works Cited
  • Week 4: Final Project

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Research Writing Semester

$350.00

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