ENGL 1102
Research Paper
Objective: Students will synthesize ideas covered this term and apply the concepts and theories by writing a researched argument focusing on a cultural topic of their choosing.
Outcomes:
· Students will strengthen their ability to organize, plan, outline, write, correct, and revise essays; and increase competency with grammar, mechanics, and usage.
· Through the writing of analytical essays and a research paper, students will demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information to support ideas or arguments.
· Through the completion of a research paper, students will demonstrate their ability to locate reliable, relevant sources, integrate source material into their writing, and utilize correct MLA documentation.
Directions:
Topics:
Booth Model:
Topic: I am studying ______________
Question: because I want to know what/
how/why _________________
Significance: in order to help my reader
understand _________________.
I am studying _______________ because I want to know what/how/why _____________ in order to help my reader
understand _________________.
I am studying socially interactive technologies in the classroom because I want to know how students use them
and why in order to help my reader understand the importance and usefulness of these technologies for improving student
engagement and success.
I am studying women’s footwear because I want to know why women wear shoes that hurt their feet in order to help my reader understand how much value our culture puts on supposed “beauty.”