Research Writing Semester

From thesis to final paper. Voice in academic writing, source evaluation, research organization, and a complete research paper: the full process, coached from start to finish. ½ credit.

This semester walks students through the entire research writing process – not just the final paper, but every skill that leads to it. Students begin by developing voice in expository writing, so their research papers sound like a human being wrote them. Then they learn to find, evaluate, and organize sources. The semester culminates in a complete research paper incorporating multiple genres and sources. By the end, students don’t just know how to write a research paper. They’ve done it, with instructor guidance at every step. This semester builds the skills that students will use in every high school and college course that requires research. Weekly deadlines. Three one-month units that can be taken consecutively or spaced across your school year. All materials provided. ½ credit.

Intended For Grades: 6-12

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:

Develop thesis statements and voice for academic writing
Prepare proper MLA works cited page and citations
Understand quoting and paraphrasing sources
Ask and understand research questions
Create a full outline for a research project
Create additional genres to supplement research
Utilize the revision process to improve writing

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.

Pre-Reqs: None

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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Write from the Heart: A Resource Guide to Engage Writers

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