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CI 350 Unit Plan . Writing a MLA Research Paper Caitlin G. Nelson. Introduction. Purpose is to write a correct MLA format paper without plagiarism Beneficial skill to college bound seniors The topic for all papers is Famous Writers. Analyze Learners.
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CI 350 Unit Plan Writing a MLA Research Paper Caitlin G. Nelson
Introduction • Purpose is to write a correct MLA format paper without plagiarism • Beneficial skill to college bound seniors • The topic for all papers is Famous Writers
Analyze Learners • Twelfth grade honors English class • Age level 17-18 years old • Requirements • Past experience with research writing • Basic computer knowledge • Out of class work
State Objectives • West Virginia CSO’s http://wvde.state.wv.us • RLA.12.2.10 produce a summative project (e.g., research paper; power point presentation; web page) using an accepted format (e.g., MLA; APA). • RLA.12.2.12 correct errors in organization, content, usage, mechanics and spelling in all writing using revisions and editing strategies.
State Objectives Cont. • RLA. 12.2.13 access and evaluate information through a variety of primary and secondary sources (e.g., personal interviews; SIRS; Congressional Quarterly). • RLA.12.2.14 employ a sound note taking system that can be applied to classroom, library and/or interview.
State Objectives Cont. • RLA.12.2.16 produce a detailed outline for use in a summative project. • RLA.12.3.1 adapt and apply speaking skills in order to participate in a variety of situations (e.g., panel/group discussion; oral presentation; guest speaker. • TEC.9-12.3.4 create, publish, and present projects related to content areas using a variety of technological tools.
Select Media & Material • Materials needed: - Note cards - Pencil & Paper - Out of class computer use - Presentation Materials • Materials Provided: - Computers - Library sources - Handouts & Worksheets
Select Media & Materials Cont. • Websites used • http://teachersnetwork.org/dcs/cyberenglish/researchlp.htm (Teacher Only) • www.2learn.ca/mapset/SafetyNet/plagiarism/plagiarismresources.html (Teachers & Students) • www.techlearning.com (Students) • http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/ (Teacher Only)
Utilize Media & Material • Classroom and Library Lectures • Computer Lab • Library lessons and resources • Peer Editing • Class Presentations
Utilize Media & Material Cont. • Day One Introduction to MLA format, citation, plagiarism, and Turnitin.com • Day Two Introduction to the Library and sources Paper topics assigned and research begins • Day Three, Four, & Five Library research with notecards and source cards due everyday
Utilize Media & Material Cont. • Day Six Last day of library research with final notecards and source cards due • Day Seven Computer lab working on rough draft • Day Eight Peer editing • Day Nine Class presentations • Day 10 Class presentations and paper duedate
Require Learner Participation • Different classroom settings • Classroom • Library • Computer lab • Different types of activities • Individual assignments • Computer assignments • Peer Editing • Class Presentations
Evaluate and Revise • Evaluation and grading determined by: • Overall paper (citations, form, flow, grammar, etc.) 200pts • In class work (notecards, source cards, peer editing, and class participation) Totaling 100pts • Class presentations (determines how much they learned about their writer) 50 pts • Total Points Possible: 350pts.