RWA Final

Final Paper: Research and Argument

This 3-5 page paper is a direct response to the in-class read and respond we did in 13^th week. This paper needs to undergo thoughtful revision and be perfected. This paper is the culmination of everything we’ve been working towards. In that regards, I need it to show me what you’ve learned and how you’re ready for the next step. I need it to demonstrate:

·           Commitment to excellence,

·           High level critical thinking and thorough logic (you’ll show this skill through excellent comments—remember, 1:3 ratio),

·           Integration of evidence (x3),

·           Explanation and analysis of evidence,

·           Easy to follow paragraph structure (one paragraph actually needs PEEL annotation),

·           Mature and clear writing.

Due Dates: 

·        Matrix and Annotated Bibliography due 11.30

·        1:1 Conference between 12.04 – 12.06 (Bring outline to  this meeting)

·        Rough Draft due 12.07

·        Final Draft Due 12.15 at 5pm on Turnitin.com

Other Important End-of-Term Due Dates:

·        Bluebook Portfolio Due & In-Class Presentation 12.12

(A signed strengths/weaknesses chart, 3 revised entries, and an exit letter)

·        Reading Lab Completion Due 12.15

One of the most important components of this paper is research!

Sources:  Students must research and cite from at least two sources outside of the one previously provided.

• ·             At least one source must be from an ECC library database.
• ·             At least one source must be media-- think podcast or documentary or interview or music or an image.
•     I would love for you to enhance your use of research by interviewing friends and family and mentors and loved ones and pulling from your own experience. We’ve officially broken up with the word “you” but not the word “I.” (Note: -5% for every “you”)

Note:  Students must document sources in MLA format, cite them in the body of the paper, and formulate a works cited page (which does not count towards the minimum page count). No works cited page required. Let’s save that for 1A.

Checklist:

Do you have 3 sources?

Did you quote directly at least 3 times?

Does each paragraph have two pieces of evidence?

Do you have three body paragraphs?

Is your thesis mentioned throughout the essay and referenced in each topic and conclusion sentence?

Did you fully introduce each source? 

Podcast Suggestions:

Affirmative Action Podcast

Affirmative Action Podcast #2

Immigration Ban Podcast-- scroll down for the play button

Immigrants and Integration: A Podcast

Racism and Rights Podcast