Weeks Nine and Ten

Learning Tasks for Monday, March 17

Essential Question:  How does evaluating sources before writing your paper make the writing process more efficient?

Objectives:
I can locate sources for research.
I can evaluate sources using an annotated bibliography.

1. Writing into the Day

Set a SMART goal for Week Nine.  How will achieving this goal benefit you?  What resources or support do you need in order to reach your goal?

2.  Assignment #5

You're almost done with your last assignment of the semester- WOOHOO!!!!

Find four different types of sources (1 academic journal article from a database, 1 book in print, 1 periodical article online or in print, and 1 website) that cover the subject of economics in some fashion and evaluate each. Consider readings, class discussions, and lecture material on textual evaluation in your response.

Once everyone has found sources from an academic journal, periodical, and website, we will head over to the CCCC library and search for books on Economics.  You should submit your assignment by the end of class today.

3.  Conclusion
How does evaluating sources before writing your paper make the writing process easier?

Learning Tasks for Tuesday, March 18

GOOD LUCK ON THE ACT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Learning Tasks for Wednesday, March 19

Essential Question:  How does evaluating sources before writing a paper make the writing process more efficient?

Objectives:
I can locate sources for a research project.
I can create an annotated bibliography.

1.  Writing into the Day

2.  Annotated Bibliography

The annotated bibliography for your Research Project is due by next Wednesday, March 26.  You will need to include SEVEN sources that you will tentatively use for your paper.  KEY WORD = TENTATIVELY.  Annotated bibliographies can change throughout the paper-writing process, so do NOT  feel like you are forever committed to the sources you choose.  Obviously, the better the sources you find now, the easier your life will be while writing the paper, but be aware of spending too much time trying to find the "perfect" source.  The most likely scenario is that you will switch around a few of your sources by the time you are done writing your paper.  For instance, you might find a loophole in your argument and need to find a source to help back you up.  On the other hand, you might also completely scrap a source from your annotated bibliography if you feel that it doesn't quite fit with your paper as you start writing.

Remember, annotated bibliographies:

-Are double-spaced throughout the entire document.

-Include a citation for each source in proper MLA formatting.

-Summarize, evaluate, and/or reflect on each source.  You will need to describe how this source fits into your research paper.

For additional review on annotated bibliographies, refer to Blackboard and your textbook.  You may also find this guide helpful:  Annotated Bibliographies: a Quick Guide

3.  Essay #4

Be aware that Essay #4 is due by Friday, March 28.  We will work on this essay in class next week, but I encourage you to begin as soon as you can!  See course syllabus for details.

Learning Tasks for Thursday, March 20

Essential Question:  How does evaluating sources before writing a paper make the writing process more efficient?

Objectives:
I can locate sources for a research project.
I can create an annotated bibliography.

1. Writing into the Day

From "Humans of New York":

"What’s the most frightened you’ve ever been?"

"Probably when I was five, and I learned I had Polio."

"What’s one way that Polio improved your life?"

"It made me more tolerant of failure in others."

Think of your biggest fears, failures, and challenges.  How can facing or overcoming them improve your life?

2.  Visit from Mr. Ziebart
Mr. Ziebart will be stopping by to discuss the Annotated Bibliography assignment.  What challenges are you encountering with the assignment?  Is there anything that you are still confused about?

3.  Annotated Bibliography

Continue working on your annotated bibliography.  You should have three sources complete by the end of today.

Learning Tasks for Friday, March 21

Essential Question:  How does evaluating sources before writing a paper make the writing process more efficient?

Objectives:
I can locate sources for a research project.
I can create an annotated bibliography.

1. Writing into the Day

Write an obituary for the last thing you threw away.

2.  Annotated Bibliography

Continue working on your annotated bibliography.  You should have at least five sources complete by the end of today.

Learning Tasks for Monday, March 24

Essential Question:  Why is brainstorming an essential part of the research process?

Objectives:
I can identify current issues in higher education.
I can brainstorm topics for a report.

1. Writing into the Day

Set a SMART goal for Week Ten.  How will achieving this goal benefit you?  What resources or support do you need in order to reach your goal?

2.  Annotated Bibliography

Continue working on your annotated bibliography.  You should have all seven sources complete today.

3.  Essay #4 Brainstorming

Prompt:  Create a 3-4 page report on some aspect of Higher Education. Consider readings, class discussions, and lecture material on reporting information in your response.

Spend time creating a list of issues in higher education.  The following websites may be useful if you are unsure about current issues:

Topics in Higher Education
ProCon.org: Higher Ed
White House: Issues in Higher Education

***By the end of class, you should should have a topic selected and begin finding sources for your paper.

Learning Tasks for Tuesday, March 25

Essential Question:  Why are drafting techniques an important part of the research process?

Objectives:
I can analyze a current issue in higher education.
I can create a thesis statement.

1.  Writing into the Day

2. Visit from Mr. Ziebart

Mr. Ziebart will be dropping by to discuss Essay #4.  What challenges do you anticipate in writing your paper?  What are you still confused about?

3.Collecting Sources and Creating a Thesis

Continue collecting sources for your paper.  Once you have informed yourself about your topic, form a thesis statement for your paper.  Remember that your thesis must be a debatable claim and, in the case of a report, must relate to the information you have found on your topic.

4.  Drafting

Using any of the drafting techniques posted on the classroom wall (by the windows!), begin writing your rough draft.  Remember, a rough draft is NOT a perfect draft!

***Ms Jones will check your draft for a grade tomorrow, so be sure to work diligently.

Learning Tasks for Wednesday, March 26

Essential Question:  How do literacy skills promote effective communication and understanding?

Objectives:  I can...
-generate ideas for a paper.
-identify and use a drafting technique that works for me.

1.  Writing into the Day

2. Drafting

Using any of the drafting techniques posted on the classroom wall (by the windows!), begin writing your rough draft.  Remember, a rough draft is NOT a perfect draft!

***Ms Jones will check your draft for a grade tomorrow, so be sure to work diligently.

Learning Tasks for Thursday, March 27

Essential Question:  How can feedback improve your writing?

Objectives:  I can...
-receive and apply feedback to my writing.
-draft an organized essay.

1.  Writing into the Day

From "Humans of New York":

"Who would you say has influenced you most in your life?"

"My 7th grade math teacher, Mr. Tejada."

"How did he influence you?"

"It’s hard to explain. He’s the only one who would give me extra credit when I was failing. And if I didn’t know something, he’d know what to do."

Who has influenced YOU the most in your life?  Why?

2.  Conferences

You will meet one-on-one with Ms. Jones to discuss your paper.  While you are waiting for your turn, you should be working on your draft.

Learning Tasks for Friday, March 28

Essential Question:  How can feedback improve your writing?

Objectives:  I can...
-receive and apply feedback to my writing.
-edit and revise my writing.

1.  Writing into the Day

2.  Peer Review