Research Writing I

Research Writing I is intended to help students in the first stage of writing a research paper: finding sources and preparing citations. Starts the first Monday of every month. For grades 6-12.

$125.00

Research Writing I is intended to help students in the first stage of writing a research paper: finding sources and preparing citations. They will be guided in finding a topic, learn how to gather and read information effectively as well as how to create citations in a paper. They will understand how to use quotations effectively. By the end of this class, they will have all the skills they need to create a quality research paper, either independently or in the Research Writing II class. All of their research will be completed and they will be ready to write!

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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:

Find appropriate sources
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

Class Features:

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.

Class Pre-requisites:

Introduction to Research Writing or previous writing class covering thesis statements and essay structure.
Recommended prerequisite: Creative Writing Voice Basics

Class Requirements:

Write from the Heart: A Resource Guide

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