Assignment #3 CAPSTONE Research Paper Topic Selection Sheet Student Name TOPIC 1 Source 1. TOPIC 2 Sources: 1. TOPIC 3 Sources: 1.
Assignment #4 Capstone Research Paper Proposal All responses should be typed and in complete sentences. Name: Topic The Essential Question your research will answer: 1. Describe your goals for choosing this Capstone topic (academic and personal). How does your proposed Capstone Experience project build upon your interests and/or previous experiences? How does your proposed Capstone Experience project represent a learning stretch for you?
RUBRIC FOR Assignment #4 Senior Research Paper Topic Rubric Depth of Thought Attention to Detail 4-Exemplary 3-Acceptable 2-Marginal 1-Unacceptable Reasoning is clear, concise and effectively demonstrated Topic questions are thoroughly anticipated and addressed Creativity The approach to the topic is fresh, novel and unique. Reasoning is apparent, but a few minor gaps or flaws exist Most of the questions Posed by the topic are directly addressed. While the topic presented might be similar in approach to others, unique characteristics exist that make this design of topic stand out. There are major gaps in reasoning. Reasoning is somewhat apparent, but is flawed. Only some aspects of topic are addressed. Underlying details need development The topic needs continued development but Meets the basic requirements for a research paper. Major gaps are evident. Little or no reasoning is demonstrated. The development of topic appears vague and undeveloped. This topic is too vague and needs revising.
Assignment #5 Annotated Bibliography Assignment To prepare for your research paper, you ll need to do some research. One of the more useful tools in conducting research is the annotated bibliography. An annotated bibliography combines the citations found in the References list at the end of documents in APA format with annotations (comments/notes) about each of the sources. You will construct an annotated bibliography based upon the topic you have chosen. Purpose: An annotated bibliography is an organizing tool that is helpful when working on a research project. An effective annotated bibliography is used to compile research sources in one location and provide the researcher with quick access to the information contained in each source. Content/Subject: Your annotated bibliography will consist of the sources that you have deemed relevant to your topic. Specific guidelines to follow when completing this assignment are: 7-10 sources of various types (book, article, website, etc.). Sources focused around a narrowed issue or question of inquiry. Adherence to APA format for all citations. Sources in alphabetical order according to author. Thoughtful and complete annotations that summarize the source Correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Rubric for Annotated Bibliography Academic Sources Writing fluency of annotations 4 3 2 1 Excellent variety of scholastic sources; cites more than four All annotations are thoughtful, complete, and well written. Good variety of sources; cites four Most annotations are thoughtful, complete, and well written. Adequate variety of sources; cites three Some annotations are well written but some are lacking in completeness, thought, and /or writing quality. Poor variety of sources; cites two Most annotations are lacking in completeness, thought, and/or writing quality. APA Format/ Documentation Citations are formatted correctly in the document. There are a few formatting errors in the document s citations. There are some formatting errors in the document s citations. There are many and/or frequent formatting errors in the document s citations. TOTAL POINTS earned /12 = %
Assignment #6 Outline Assignment (APA) (Rubric TBD) Step One: Write a short intro that explains your topic Step Two: Develop a working thesis The Thesis Statement What is a thesis? A thesis statement determines the content of the paper, presents the main idea of the paper, controls unity, and provides focus and direction for the writer. The thesis statement you create should appear toward the beginning of your paper. Typically, the thesis is located in the first paragraph of a research paper. Questions to ask when drafting a thesis: What point do I want to make? Is my issue a significant one that readers will care about? Is it a debatable issue, one in which there may be diverse opinions? Can I support my thesis with significant details? Is my thesis a complete sentence that makes an assertion, not just a question or a topic phrase? Is my thesis unified and presents only one idea? Step Three: Decide on at least three Supporting Points. These should directly connect to your thesis, support and develop your research topic. You may also include counterargument(s) here as well. Step Four: For each point, develop several supporting details. These details may include counterarguments that naturally come up related to each point, instead of making the counterargument a major point. Step Five: Now for each supporting detail, think about where you will really need to bring in source material in order to illustrate, create credibility, support, etc. Plan what you will use where and begin thinking about any additional research you may need to do. Step Six: After all points have been developed and filled in, write a short conclusion explaining the significance of the argument you are making. Step Seven: Look over all of your ideas and brainstorm potential titles. Pick one and put it at the top of the page.