2010 Research Paper Workshop
March 19, 2010
- Workshop Packet (pdf)
Schedule
This workshop will focus on teaching the research paper in its various forms. We will talk about how to break the project into stages and how to teach the skills necessary at each stage.
10:30 a.m.
Introduction
The challenges of teaching research papers, step by step.
11 a.m.
Part One: Writing in Stages
How and why to segment and slow down the research process.
Noon
Part Two: Finding a Topic
Preventing and dealing with plagiarism, and teaching your students to identify and develop good topics.
12:30 p.m.
Part Three: Research and Note-taking
Teaching your students to conduct efficient research.
1 p.m.
Lunch / Complete forms
2 p.m.
Part Four: From Literature Reviews to Thesis Statements
Teaching knowledge synthesis using annotated bibliographies, summaries,
literature reviews and outlines.
2:20 p.m.
Part Five: Drafts and Disciplinary Conventions
Establishing the habit of drafting and revision, fostering the use of appropriate diction, and teaching proper bibliographic style.
2:40 p.m.
Part Six: Responding and Grading
Giving feedback that encourages revision.
3 p.m.
Wrap-up discussion.
3:20 p.m.
Evaluations
3:30 p.m.
Finish