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Course Design Guide

ENG/102 Version 4

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Course Design Guide

College of Humanities

ENG/102 Version 4

Research Writing

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Course Description

Students focus on gathering research, evaluating and documenting sources, and developing a major research paper. Selected readings prompt discussion regarding bias, rhetorical devices, arguments, and counter arguments. Grammar exercises address commonly confused sets of words, modifiers, parallel structure, sentence variety, and sentence clarity.

Policies

Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:

· University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.

· Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.

University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.

Course Materials

Associate Level Writing Style Handbook, available online at https://ecampus.phoenix.edu/secure/aapd/CWE/pdfs/Associate_level_writing_style_handbook.pdf

MyCompLab

All electronic materials are available on the student website.

Week One: Identifying Components of Argumentation

Details

Due

Points

Objectives

1.1 Identify examples of bias, rhetorical devices, argumentation, and effective counterarguments.

1.2 Complete a research plan based on a chosen topic.

Course Preparation

Read the course description and objectives.

Read the instructor’s biography and post your own.

Reading

Read Appendix A.

Reading

Read Ch. 1 of the Associate Level Writing Style Handbook.

Reading

Read Appendix B.

Reading

Read Appendix C.

Reading

Read Appendix D.

Reading

Review Appendix E for an overview of the research process.

Nongraded Activities and Preparation

Ideas and Topics

Resources: MyCompLab Review the following multimedia interactions on the student website:

· “Narrowing Central Ideas”

· “Finding a Topic for Argument”

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Research Plan

Resources: Appendix A, Appendix E, Appendix F, the Center for Writing Excellence Grammar Guide, and MyCompLab Select a topic for your research paper from the list in Appendix A. If you write on an unapproved topic, your paper will receive a zero. Complete Appendix F by answering questions about your topic and research plan.

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Bias, Rhetorical Devices, and Argumentation

Resources: American Rhetoric website; Appendix D

Select one of the following speeches on the student website:

· “The Morality of Birth Control” by Margaret Sanger (1921)

· “1992 Republican National Convention Address: A Whisper of AIDS” by May Fisher (1992)

· “The Perils of Indifference” by Elie Wiesel (1999)

· President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s farewell address (1961)

· Theodore Roosevelt’s “Man With the Muck-Rake” (1906)

· Robert La Follette’s “Senate Address on Free Speech in War Time” (1917)

· Hillary Rodham Clinton’s “Remarks to the U.N. 4th World Conference on Women Plenary Session” (1995)

Listen to the speech by clicking the Audio mp3 link located below the video player, or scroll below the audio player to read a transcript of the speech.

Write a 350- to 500-word response to the following questions:

· What are some examples of bias, fallacies, and specific rhetorical devices in the speech you selected?

· How did the speaker address arguments and counterarguments?

· Were the speaker’s arguments effective? Explain your answer.

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Week Two: Gathering and Evaluating Information

Details

Due

Points

Objectives

1.3 Discuss strategies for gathering reliable information.

1.4 Evaluate the credibility of different types of sources.

Reading

Read Appendix G.

Reading

Read Appendix H.

Reading

Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Reading.

Participation

Participate in class discussion.

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Discussion Questions

Respond to weekly discussion questions.

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Nongraded Activities and Preparation

University Library Tutorial

Resource: University Library

Complete the University Library tutorial on the student website:

1. Click the Library tab.

2. Select the University Library.

3. Under Library Services, click View the Research Tutorial.

4. Choose Complete the University Library Interactive Tutorial.

5. Follow the prompts to complete the tutorial.

Nongraded Activities and Preparation

Finding and Narrowing Topics

Resource: MyCompLab

Review the following multimedia interactions on the student website:

· “Topic 01: Ways in Finding Sources” in “Lesson 4: Working With Sources”

· “Writing in Action: Narrowing a Topic Online”

Individual

Gathering and Evaluating Information

Resources: Appendix G; Appendix D; the University Library tutorial; the Center for Writing Excellence; MyCompLab; and Appendix I

Locate five to eight sources for your research paper. At least three of these sources must come from the University Library.

Consider the following questions when selecting sources for your research paper:

· What is the purpose and affiliation of the organization or author related to the article?

· What are the author’s credentials?

· Is the information current?

· When was the information last updated?

· Does the information cross-reference with other sources?

· Does the source contain bias without evidence to support the claim?

Complete Appendix I:

· Explain what makes each source credible or not credible.

· Write two to four sentences to explain what information you think you may be able to use from each source.

· Format your sources consistent with APA guidelines.

Address the following in 150 to 200 words at the end of Appendix I:

· What strategies did you use to gather reliable information for your research paper?

· What other strategies might you use? Provide a rationale for your choices.

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Week Three: Working with Sources

Details

Due

Points

Objectives

1.5 Create an annotated bibliography.

1.6 Use grammar, mechanics, spelling, and punctuation appropriately.

1.7 Determine how to summarize, paraphrase, and quote research sources.

Nongraded Activities and Preparation

Annotated Bibliography Examples

Resources: Center for Writing Excellence (CWE) Review the sample annotated bibliography at the CWE. Review examples of reference sources at the CWE.

Nongraded Activities and Preparation

Tutorials for Quoting, Summarizing, and Paraphrasing

Resources: Center for Writing Excellence (CWE) and MyCompLab

Read “Plagiarism: Understanding Plagiarism and Common Knowledge” in the Grammar and Writing Guides section on the CWE website.

Review the following tutorials:

· Using Direct Quotations

· Understanding Paraphrase and Summary

Review the following multimedia interactions on the student website:

· “Avoiding Plagiarism—Overview: What is Plagiarism?”

· “Avoiding Plagiarism—APA: Quotation: What is Quotation?”

· “Avoiding Plagiarism—APA: Paraphrase: What is Paraphrase?”

· “Avoiding Plagiarism—APA: Summary: What is Summary?”

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Annotated Bibliography

Resources: Appendix G; Appendix H; Center for Writing Excellence (CWE); Associate Level Writing Style Handbook; and your completed Appendix I

Complete an annotated bibliography of the sources you plan to use in your research paper.

Format the annotated bibliography consistent with APA guidelines.

Explain in 150 to 200 words how you can use the annotated bibliography to guide your research and writing.

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Individual

Grammar Exercise 1

Resource: Center for Writing Excellence (CWE)

Navigate to the CWE website and find the Grammar Mechanics section:

1. Click the Library tab at the top of your page.

2. Select Center for Writing Excellence.

3. Navigate to the left side of the screen, on which Writing Resources is located.

4. Click Tutorials and Guides.

5. Click the Grammar and Writing Guides under Grammar Tutorials.

6. Click Grammar Mechanics under the Grammar and Writing Guides.

Complete the following skill-and-drill quizzes from the Grammar Mechanics category. Review the definition and rules for each topic:

· Adjectives and Adverbs

· Comparatives and Superlatives

· Modifiers

· Dangling Modifiers

· Misplaced Modifiers

· Correcting Dangling or Misplaced Modifiers

Submit a screen shot of your results page for each quiz:

1. Press ALT + Print Screen on your computer keyboard to create a screenshot.

2. Open a blank Microsoft® Word document.

3. Press Ctrl + V on your keyboard to paste the screenshot into the document.

4. On the subject line, name the exercise you are posting; for example, Adjectives and Adverbs.

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Quoting, Summarizing, and Paraphrasing Sources

Resources: Appendix G; Appendix H; Appendix I; Appendix J; the Center for Writing Excellence; Associate Level Writing Style Handbook; and MyCompLab

Complete Appendix J:

· Select one source from your annotated bibliography. Practice note-taking techniques by quoting this source, summarizing this source, and paraphrasing this source. Format your source consistent with APA guidelines.

Answer the following questions in 150 to 200 words at the end of Appendix J:

· How do you determine which information is noteworthy?

· How do you determine whether to summarize, paraphrase, or quote a source?

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Week Four: Formulating an Argument

Details

Due

Points

Objectives

1.8 Discuss strategies for formulating a viable argument.

1.9 Develop a thesis statement for a research paper.

Reading

Read Appendix K.

Reading

Review this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.

Participation

Participate in class discussion.

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Discussion Questions

Respond to weekly discussion questions.

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Nongraded Activities and Preparation

Identifying the Thesis Statement

Resources: Appendix C; Appendix D; Appendix K; and Week Four Electronic Reserve Readings

Review one of the following articles in the Week Four Electronic Reserve Readings:

· “Children Have the Right to Be Protected From Bullying”

· “The Health Care System Favors the Wealthy and Harms the Poor”

· “Middle Class Remains Elusive for Blacks and Latinos”

· “Marijuana Should Be Legalized for Medical Use”

Determine the thesis statement in the selected article.

Consider the strategies the author used to support the thesis with compelling arguments and counterarguments.

Nongraded Activities and Preparation

Organizing a Thesis Statement and Constructing an Argument

Resource: MyCompLab

Review the following multimedia interactions on the student website:

· “Topic 01: Organizing Ideas in Creating a Thesis Statement”

· “Audio Lesson 5: Constructing an Argument”

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Developing a Thesis Statement

Resources: Appendix C; Appendix D; Appendix K; the Center for Writing Excellence; and MyCompLab

Create a thesis statement for your research paper.

Address the following in 150 to 200 words:

· Explain what strategies you used to formulate a viable argument.

· Explain how you plan to support your thesis statement with compelling arguments and counterarguments.

Submit your thesis and explanation as a Microsoft® Word document attachment.

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Week Five: Organizing Information

Details

Due

Points

Objectives

1.10 Construct a full-sentence outline.

1.11 Develop appropriate support for a research argument.

1.12 Incorporate source material into a research paper.

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Full-Sentence Outline

Resources: Appendix K; Appendix D

Review the criteria for full-sentence outlines in Appendix K.

Create a full-sentence outline that includes effective arguments and counterarguments to support your thesis. Outline only the body of your paper. Remember to avoid bias and fallacies and to include rhetorical devices that strengthen your writing.

Address the following:

· Where did you place the most effective arguments in your paper? Explain your reasoning.

· How did you address counterarguments without weakening your own premise?

Submit the outline as a Microsoft® Word document attachment.

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Integrating Source Material

Resource: Appendix L, Center for Writing Excellence, your completed Appendix J, and MyCompLab

Complete Appendix L:

· Integrate quotations into the example passages and provide in-text and reference citations.

· Summarize and paraphrase two sources from your annotated bibliography that you did not use for the Week Three assignment.

· Provide in-text citations and an explanation of how you plan to integrate the sources into your rough draft.

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Week Six: Drafting an Introduction and a Conclusion

Details

Due

Points

Objectives

1.13 Use sentence variety, sentence clarity, and parallel structure appropriately.

1.14 Create an introduction and a conclusion for a research paper.

Reading

Read Appendix M.

Participation

Participate in class discussion.

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Discussion Questions

Respond to weekly discussion questions.

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Nongraded Activities and Preparation

Developing Paragraphs

Resource: MyCompLab

Review “Topic 04: Developing Paragraphs” in “Organizing an Essay” on the student website.

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Introduction and Conclusion

Resources: Appendix M and MyCompLab Consider the components of an effective introduction and an effective conclusion outlined in Appendix M. Write an effective introduction for your research paper that draws in readers. Write a conclusion for your research paper that effectively summarizes your paper. Format your introduction and conclusion consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit your introduction and conclusion as a Microsoft® Word document attachment.

Note. You will need to complete a rough draft of your research paper in Week Seven.

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Individual

Grammar Exercise 2

Resource: Center for Writing Excellence (CWE)

Navigate to the CWE website and find the Writing Style section:

1. Click the Library tab at the top of the page.

2. Click Center for Writing Excellence.

3. Navigate to the left side of the screen where Writing Resources is located.

4. Click Tutorials and Guides.

5. Click the Grammar and Writing Guides under Grammar Tutorials.

6. Click Writing Style under Grammar and Writing Guides.

Complete the following skill-and-drill quizzes from the Writing Style category. Review the definitions and rules for each topic:

· Using Concise Language

· Active and Passive Voice

· Parallelism

· Sentence Variety

· Clarity

Submit a screen shot of your results page for each quiz:

1. Press Alt + Print Screen on your computer keyboard to create a screenshot.

2. Open a blank Microsoft® Word document.

3. Press Ctrl + V on your keyboard to paste the screenshot into the document.

4. On the subject line, name the exercise you are posting—for example, Using Concise Language.

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Week Seven: Reviewing the Research Paper

Details

Due

Points

Objectives

1.15 Create a rough draft of a research paper.

1.16 Differentiate between commonly confused words.

1.17 Recognize the benefits of completing a peer review.

Nongraded Activities and Preparation

Rough Draft of the Research Paper

Resources: Appendix M

Review Appendix M for examples of how to convert information in a full-sentence outline into paragraphs for a rough draft.

Nongraded Activities and Preparation

Giving Feedback for Peer Reviews

Resources: Appendix N and MyCompLab Review the following multimedia interactions on the student website:

· “Office Hours: Peer Review, Part I”

· “Office Hours: Peer Review, Part 2”

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Rough Draft of the Research Paper

Resources: Appendix M; the full-sentence outline of your research paper; the introduction and conclusion for your research paper; Appendix O; the Center for Writing Excellence (CWE)

Create a rough draft by converting your full-sentence outline into the body of your paper, attaching your introduction to the beginning and your conclusion to the end.

· Move smoothly from one idea to the next and from one section of your paper to the next by adding transitions.

· The rough draft must be a minimum of 1,500 words and must be complete enough for the facilitator to provide constructive feedback.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit a copy of your rough draft to the CWE and to the Plagiarism Checker for review. Review Appendix O for information about WritePointSM and the Plagiarism Checker.

Submit your rough draft as well as results from the CWE and the Plagiarism Checker.

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Grammar Exercise 3

Resource: Center for Writing Excellence (CWE)

Navigate to the CWE website and find the Grammar Mechanics section:

1. Click the Library tab at the top of your page.

2. Click Center for Writing Excellence.

3. Navigate to the left side of the screen where Writing Resources is located.

4. Click Tutorials and Guides.

5. Click the Grammar and Writing Guides under Grammar Tutorials.

6. Click on Grammar Mechanics under Grammar and Writing Guides.

Complete the following skill-and drill quizzes from the Grammar Mechanics category. Review the definition and rules for each topic.

· Commonly Confused Words

· Good Versus Well

Submit a screen shot of your results page for each quiz:

1. Press Alt + Print Screen on your computer keyboard to create a screenshot.

2. Open a blank Microsoft® Word document.

3. Press Ctrl + V on your keyboard to paste the screenshot into the document.

4. On the subject line, name the exercise you are posting, for example, Commonly Confused Words.

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Individual

Peer Review Workshop

Resources: Appendix N and MyCompLab

Perform a peer review of a classmate’s rough draft. Your facilitator will provide the rough draft on Day 4. Fill in each block of the Peer Review Checklist in Appendix N. Use specific examples from your classmate’s paper to support your responses.

Submit the completed Peer Review Checklist in Appendix N as a Microsoft® Word document attachment.

Answer the following questions:

· What does the peer reviewer gain from this activity?

· What are some drawbacks to peer reviewing?

· What other methods can you use to provide effective peer feedback?

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Week Eight: Revising the Research Paper

Details

Due

Points

Objectives

1.18 Determine how to use feedback from multiple sources to revise a research paper.

1.19 Discuss the role of feedback and writing tools in the revision process.

Reading

Read Appendix P.

Participation

Participate in class discussion.

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Discussion Questions

Respond to weekly discussion questions.

10

Nongraded Activities and Preparation

The Revision Process

Resource: MyCompLab Review the following multimedia interactions on the student website:

· “Revising for Meaning and Purpose”

· “Audio Lesson 4: Writing, Revising, and Editing” on the student website.

Individual

Research Paper Revision

Resources: Appendix P, the peer review of your paper, your instructor’s feedback, the Center for Writing Excellence, and MyCompLab

Write a 200- to 300-word response to the following:

· What feedback did you receive from the Center for Writing Excellence, your peer reviewer, and your facilitator?

· Explain what feedback you will incorporate and what feedback you will not incorporate into your paper. Include a rationale for your choices.

· What role do feedback and other writing tools play in the revision process? Provide examples.

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Week Nine: Completing the Research Paper

Details

Due

Points

Objectives

1.20 Complete a persuasive research paper.

1.21 Use appropriate style, tone, mechanics, and style formatting in a research paper.

Nongraded Activities and Preparation

Persuasive Research Paper (Preparation)

Resource: Appendix A

Review Appendix A to ensure you have completed every step required to complete the final project.

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Capstone Question

Write a 200- to 300-word response to the following questions:

· Now that you have finished your research paper, what advice would you give for students starting this course?

· What would you do differently if you were just starting this course? What would you focus on more? What would you focus on less? Explain your answers.

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Final Project:

Persuasive Research Paper

Resources: Appendix A, Appendix Q, and Associate Level Writing Style Handbook

Use the checklist in Appendix Q to proofread your final draft. If you cannot answer positively to an item in the proofreading checklist, revise your paper accordingly.

Construct a persuasive research paper in 1,750 to 2,000 words, formatted consistent with APA guidelines.

Include the following elements:

· Title page

· Introduction and a thesis statement

· Body with supporting evidence and in-text citations

· Conclusion

· Reference list with at least five to seven sources, at least three of which must come from the University Library

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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Discussion Questions

Week Two Discussion Questions

· It is important to use relevant, accurate, and reliable sources in a research paper. What do you need to consider when searching for useful sources? How do you know when sources are reliable? What are some warning signs that indicate you should avoid a particular source? If biases or fallacies are part of the source material that you want to use, how do you manage this issue?

· Consider the topic you selected for your research paper. What key terms could you use to search for related information? Using three different Internet search engines, search for information on your selected topic. Review the first five sites you find. Were the results similar using all three search engines? Based on this activity, which search engine do you consider to be the most effective? Why?

· Locate the following Internet sources and review the University Library source. Determine which sources are reliable and which are not based on the criteria in this week’s reading. Explain your answers.

· A blog or a wiki about capital punishment

· A website that opposes capital punishment or a website that supports capital punishment

· The Week Two Electronic Reserve Reading University Library article

Week Four Discussion Questions

· Read one of the following articles, located in the Week Four Electronic Reserve Readings:

· “Children Have the Right to Be Protected From Bullying”

· “The Health Care System Favors the Wealthy and Harms the Poor”

· “Middle Class Remains Elusive for Blacks and Latinos”

· “Marijuana Should Be Legalized for Medical Use”

Post your response to the following:

· Identify the thesis statement in the article.

· What strategies does the author use to formulate the thesis?

· What makes the author’s argument viable and compelling?

· How does the author of this article organize information to build the argument?

· Does the author include any counterarguments? Why or why not?

· Post your response to the following:

· How does a writer address counterarguments in a paper without weakening his or her own position?

· How does a writer refute these counterarguments in the paper in an effective, yet respectful, way?

Week Six Discussion Questions

· Review the section on introductions in Appendix M, and consider the types of introductions commonly used by writers. Then, answer the following questions:

· What type of introduction do you plan to write for your research paper? Why?

· How does the introduction draw readers into your argument?

· Review the section on conclusions in Appendix M, and consider the types of conclusions commonly used by writers. Then, answer the following questions:

· What type of conclusion do you plan to write for your research paper? Why?

· How does the conclusion effectively summarize your paper?

Week Eight Discussion Questions

· What was your experience with the Center for Writing Excellence (CWE) in the past? In addition to the CWE, what other writing tools are available for revising a research paper? How can you become your own editor and review your writing with a critical eye?

· What strategies do you use for revising a paper? How do you know when to accept feedback from another source? What makes feedback valuable to you?

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