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Research paper rough drafts: 50 points possible, 2 weeks to complete.

"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be.” - Thomas Jefferson.

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Research paper rough drafts: 50 points possible, 2 weeks to complete.

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  1. "If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be.” - Thomas Jefferson

  2. “Expecting the maximum possible benefit in exchange for the minimum effort put forth is to live in one of the many universes which may exist, but is still unknown to Man.” - J. Strebler

  3. Research paper rough drafts:50 points possible, 2 weeks to complete. 90-100% = Excellent (45-50 points) 80-89% = Good (40-44 points) 70-79% = Acceptable (35-39 points) 60-69% = Deficient (30-34 points) 0-59% = Seriously deficient (0-29 points) How would YOU award points?

  4. Your instructions: • From the assignment handout: A first draft …. is due on May 3/4. It must include at least your Plan of Investigation and Summary of Evidence (Parts A and B), and will be worth 50 points. Your approved topic and outline must be attached. • From SchoolNotes.com: Finish research paper first draft (at least parts A and B must be complete)

  5. My bottom line: • Prior work attached, Parts A & B well done, good progress on other parts of paper = 45-50 points • Prior work attached, Parts A & B well done, some effort on other parts of paper = 40-44 points • Prior work attached, Parts A & B done OK, little or nothing on other parts of paper = 35-39 points • Prior work missing or Parts A & B flawed, little or nothing on other parts of paper = 30-34 points • Prior work missing and Parts A & B flawed, little or nothing on other parts of paper = 0-29 points

  6. Your take-aways • It’s more important for you to learn intelligent work strategies in academia and the real world than it is to learn history • If you want a lot out of life, put a lot out • Putting in the least effort, at the last minute, is not an intelligent choice

  7. There IS another way: An easy and smarter alternative • When you get an important assignment, set your own deadline 25% earlier • Carefully read all instructions; refer back frequently • Start on it that day, if only for a few minutes • Come back to it a bit at a time (the power of subconcious) • Meet or beat your own deadline • Make sure you met or exceeded all requirements • Total time spent – about the same, just managed better • Watch the quality of your work and grades improve; watch your stress level drop as YOU control your own calendar instead of the calendar controlling you

  8. Let’s try this again; 2nd draft (revised due date: May 22/23) • Prior work attached, Parts A-F well done, only minor corrections needed = 45-50 points • Prior work attached, Parts A-F done, some additional work needed = 40-44 points • Prior work attached, Parts A-F mostly complete and/or need significant improvement = 35-39 points • Prior work missing or Parts A-F incomplete; needs significant improvement = ZERO points Quit turning in half-assed work!

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