Warm-up ...
Start working on the prewriting component for the research paper proposal - on the handout on top of the Chromebook cart. Complete the first part "How do you feel about the topic" as well as the remainder of the questions addressed on the "BUILDING YOUR ARGUMENT" handout in your blog.
Today ...
- Warm up
- Begin writing your Research Paper Proposal in either Word Online or in Google Docs. We will have time today and tomorrow in class to get it completed. Tomorrow, before the end of the day, you will be expected to post your work to Edmodo (we will review that process in class tomorrow).
- Be sure to read the expectations on the handout - and be sure each paragraph fully answers the questions that it is supposed to.
- Finally, the proposal should be typed in MLA format.
- THE DUE DATE FOR THE PROPOSAL ITSELF IS: 1/12
- An example of what the proposal might look like format-wise (with some tips for your own proposal written into it ... especially for the 5th paragraph on methodology) can be found here: Research Paper Proposal
- Further reminders of MLA formatting can be found here in the MLA Sample Paper with colorful annotations provided: MLA Sample Paper w/ Annotations
- Each paragraph is worth 15 possible points (for a total of 75); MLA formatting is worth 15 possible points; grammar and mechanics are worth 10 possible points.
- Keep in mind, this is a major grade and your effort should reflect that level of importance. Your grade on the proposal will be derived ONLY from what is posted electronically on Edmodo. Again, we will review and allow time to check logins and passwords and stuff for Edmodo tomorrow in class.
