This Week

This week we will be looking at Research methods and discussing how to get your sources onto the citation page.

Last week, we narrowed down the focus of your research essays. So far, I have seen a lot of great topics and ideas on how to proceed.

The assignment handed in on Friday was one in which I had you evaluate your topics:

1) The Focus Question that most interests you
2) Questions you will need to answer in order to find out an answer to your focus question
3) What you expect to ultimately say about your topic

Research Proposals

On Monday we began narrowing our research topics. My hope is that on coming to class, most will have a definite feel for what they would like to write about. There was a single handout that described the research proposal.

Today, we will look at a sample research proposal (handout) and then work as a class to work on the topics that have been chosen.

Pre-Spring Break Week

Monday:

The final draft of the Comparison/Contrast Essay was due.
Also, we discussed the Essay and what is thought about the college essay.

Wednesday:

We will be looking at the rest of the statements on the handout and discussing what truth's are behind them.
Also, we will discuss other aspects of the essay and prep for after Spring Break in which we will begin the Research Essay.

Friday:

Class will be held. We will be heading to the library for a quick tour and a look at what you can find on the internet.