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E319 Research paper. Day One. Step One: Organize Materials. Research paper text Annotations Text rationale assignment. Step Two: Review Requirements. 6-10 page final draft, typed, double-spaced Analytically & rhetorically focused You will develop an original research focus (thesis).
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E319 Research paper Day One
Step One: Organize Materials • Research paper text • Annotations • Text rationale assignment
Step Two: Review Requirements • 6-10 page final draft, typed, double-spaced • Analytically & rhetorically focused • You will develop an original research focus (thesis)
Step Two: Review Requirements • Five sources of literary criticism (direct quotes & intelligent paraphrasing) • Varied research methods (notecards & EDOKs)
Step Two: Review Requirements • Employ the research process • Extensive research • Bibliography of sources • Notecards & EDOK • Thesis statement w/conferences • Detailed outlining w/conferences • Rough draft w/ peer editing • FINAL DRAFT!!!
Step Three: The Schedule • This is as close to FINALIZED as humanly possible!!!
Step Four: Review & Refocus • Let’s return to, review, and refocus our analytical thought process on your chosen text…
Step Four: Review & Refocus • Create a timeline of major events in your text • Catalogue significant quotes • Develop a written conclusion regarding central argument • Develop a list of both thematic concepts & evolved themes • Catalogue rhetorically significant passages • Consider characterization – relationships, heroism, evolution, etc. • Read & annotate any forward, afterword, preface, or notes if you haven’t already • Have a conversation with your peers