Almost done! Hang in there!!!!

You should finish your FINAL draft by the end of today's class. PLEASE PRINT AND PLACE IN YOUR FOLDER.

*If you finish after class is over and plan on emailing it to me, staple a email form to the front of the folder and when it will be sent. Remember, if it is past 4/1 it will be considered late and will lose 10 points.

TODAY will be spent--
*Completing the peer/self-editing sheet (remember, peer-editing is extra-credit, self-editing is part of the rubric grade)
*Making edits and completing the final draft (a signature is required for rough draft credit)
*Please print out both the Works Cited and research paper and place them in your folder if possible.

THE ENTIRE FOLDER NEEDS TO BE TURNED IN BY MONDAY 4/1 at 11: 59 pm FOR FULL-CREDIT!
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Some last minute notes on writing the body paragraphs (some examples on putting in the sources):

Option #1 (author's name and title in the sentence): According to Jared Diamond the author of Guns, Germs and Steel: The Fate of Human Societies, "We all know that history has proceeded very differently..." (13).

Option #2 (author's name in the sentence): Jared Diamond explains to us that, "history has proceeded very differently..." (13).

Option #3 (paraphrase no name in the sentence): According to this source, history has proceeded at different rates on different continents (Diamond 13).

Option #4 (no name in sentence/or title): Because, "...history has proceeded very differently..." there are many differences throughout the globe (Diamond 13).

Option 5# (no author/title in the sentence): According to The Global Monitoring Report," Education for all cannot be achieved without improving quality" (17).

Option #6 (no author/no title in the sentence): The information presented in this source tells us that, " Education for all cannot be achieved without improving quality" ("Education for All" 17).

Option #7 (two authors/author in the sentence): Best and Marcus argue that one should read a text for what it says on its surface, rather than looking for some hidden meaning (9).

Option #8 (two authors/names not in the sentence): The authors claim that surface reading looks at what is “evident, perceptible, apprehensible in texts” (Best and Marcus 9).

Option #9 (more than two authors): According to the article, "The Economic Impacts of Broadband" we learn that, "Broadband’s economic significance can be put into context by referring to similar changes in other areas of infrastructure, such as road, rail, and electricity" ( Qiang et al. 1).

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Here is an additional source with help/explanations on in-text citations if you need it: Click here

Don't forget transitions!!!
Use your note sheet on signal words!!

Works Cited Page

 A Works Cited Page. A Works Cited page is a listing of the sources in ALPHABETICAL ORDER you CITED in your paper--NOT A BIBLIOGRAPHY. At this point you should make one for every source sheet using the format below.

***Note: if you decide not to use a source you can take it off later, or add one on if needed.***

Works Cited general example: click here
CLICK HERE FOR A DOWNLOADABLE COPY: CLICK HERE

Below are the sources we used. They must be done in this SPECIFIC WAY in order to be correct.This must be the last page of your research paper in order for it not to be considered plagiarism!

Please copy the following notes in red leaving blanks (I'd suggest skipping a line) and put it in your folder

Extra Credit: 5 points
1. The hardest part about the research paper was __________________.
2. The easiest thing about the research paper was _________________.
3. I learned how to ___________________________( or better) while doing this project.
4. I still feel I have trouble with ________________________________.
5. If I had a guess, my grade on the paper would be ________________. This is because _______________________.
6. I feel (confident/not confident) that I can write a college paper at this point. (choose 1)

-------------------------------------------Today's Agenda (after the above notes)--------------------------
1. STAY FOCUSED!! You only have today and tomorrow in class to complete the following:
*Finish anything you did not finish yet (source sheets, Works Cited, counterclaim, outline)
YOU SHOULD NOT BEGIN DRAFTING UNTIL YOU HAVE FINISHED YOUR OUTLINE and I have checked it!
Follow the outline as you write--it is a map to end up in the right place!!

2. Please make sure I (or a co-teacher) check your work and sign your sheet giving you credit for a rough draft.
*I will need to see a version of a rough draft in sign it in order for you to get credit. This should be completed before the Peer/Self editing sheet. A printed rough draft works too if you want handwritten comments by me.

3. Complete the self-editing sheet and place it in the folder--THIS IS MANDATORY IF YOU WANT THE POINTS

4. Complete the peer-editing sheet for 5 points EXTRA-CREDIT (make sure your editor signs their name indicating that they read your draft and gave you comments)

***therefore, there is a possibility of 10 extra-credit points**********************

5. Make sure you:
*Check the components of your assignment and portfolio
*Are keeping your portfolio organized and intact
*Print out any sheets you need printed


Sample of a counterclaim paragraph and a conclusion (this is the same paper from yesterday's intro and body 1):

Today's Goal: Finish your outline and begin drafting your paper. But first, let's go over the different types of in-text citations: (Citation information from the OWL at Purdue and Lane Community Library page)

Notes:
*Please make note of the fact that paraphrased information must also be cited.
*If there is no author, use the title in place of the author's name.
*It is best to vary the styles that you use in your paper; it will make your writing look more advanced and less formulaic.

Below is a sample MLA front page from the beginning of class if you need it:

*Also, I included a link to another YouTube video for those of you who enjoyed yesterday's that will walk you step-by-step through the paper: click here to watch

 Here is the heading you can use:

Today's objectives: Go through writing the research paper step-by-step--

CLICK HERE TO  SEE THE OUTLINE GIVEN ON DAY 1 FOR HELP!!!!!!---PAGES 7-9 WALK YOU THROUGH IT STEP-BY-STEP!!!

Part 1: How to write the intro

Click here for a helpful video on how to write your intro

Part 2: How to write body paragraphs

Click her for a helpful video on how to write body paragraphs

Here is a sample of an introduction and body 1 from a student's paper:


HERE ARE SOME HINTS ON INSERTING YOUR QUOTES:
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Some last minute notes on writing the body paragraphs (some examples on putting in the sources):

Option #1 (author's name and title in the sentence): According to Jared Diamond the author of Guns, Germs and Steel: The Fate of Human Societies, "We all know that history has proceeded very differently..." (13).

Option #2 (author's name in the sentence): Jared Diamond explains to us that, "history has proceeded very differently..." (13).

Option #3 (paraphrase no name in the sentence): According to this source, history has proceeded at different rates on different continents (Diamond 13).

Option #4 (no name in sentence/or title): Because, "...history has proceeded very differently..." there are many differences throughout the globe (Diamond 13).

Option 5# (no author/title in the sentence): According to The Global Monitoring Report," Education for all cannot be achieved without improving quality" (17).

Option #6 (no author/no title in the sentence): The information presented in this source tells us that, " Education for all cannot be achieved without improving quality" ("Education for All" 17).

Option #7 (two authors/author in the sentence): Best and Marcus argue that one should read a text for what it says on its surface, rather than looking for some hidden meaning (9).

Option #8 (two authors/names not in the sentence): The authors claim that surface reading looks at what is “evident, perceptible, apprehensible in texts” (Best and Marcus 9).

Option #9 (more than two authors): According to the article, "The Economic Impacts of Broadband" we learn that, "Broadband’s economic significance can be put into context by referring to similar changes in other areas of infrastructure, such as road, rail, and electricity" ( Qiang et al. 1).

Part 3: Writing the counter-claim

Watch here where most of this is all explained.

Here is what  a counter-claim paragraph might sound like:
On the other hand, it has been argued that ________________________________ (counterclaim).

This point of view seems to make sense because _____________________(evidence/reasoning that supports the counter-claim)

However, ________________________________________(rebuttal--why is this weak? Give support through evidence!!!)

Therefore, ________________________________________(sum up why your claim is better/makes more sense)

Part 4: How to write the conclusion

Click her for a helpful video on how to write a conclusion

Today you should finish at least 2 more source sheets! See the example below!

digital note sheet

Taking Research Notes: Day 2

Here is an editable source note sheet for your use: Click here

*We will have today and tomorrow to finish our research notes (you should have a minimum of 4 additional sources done at the end of class tomorrow)

*Remember to try to use the articles you find will suit you best (what info are you lacking?)

*Use the CTRL+F function to "find" key words you are looking for in longer documents

Making claims, taking notes, etc.-----PLEASE STAY WITH ME.

So today we will be focusing on finishing your notes and making YOUR CLAIM. Yours will be an answer to the question after you have finished your research

First, let's reread about what a claim is and how to make one--
*Click on the link here for more information on making claims and what they are: claim worksheet

Here is a link to the research paper assignment sheet: Click here

Sample Claims: (yes you may use one if you like)
The most effective way for (developing) nations to become more prosperous is________

• by investing in human capital, providing quality education and technology to all citizens, regardless of gender or race. 
• by providing a quality education for all and increasing technology for each and every citizen.
• by increasing equality for men and women and all races and religions.
• by making sure it is keeping up with the rest of the world as far as technology and education.
• to learn from the past to have a better future.
• to make sure the nation is doing all it can to provide quality health care, education, and technology to its citizens.

Next, we will be take source notes that support OUR OWN INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS:  Click here for source worksheet if you need more

I will do SOME OF the notes for Guns, Germs and Steel with you. Below is an example from last year.

The last step is to fill in your claim and highlight or star the notes that work.

Tomorrow, you will also get ANOTHER SHEET and fill in the sources that you want to use from your articles, fill in the claim, and write down the notes you want to use in the evidence column.

We will work on the "Reasoning" in the next step.---but it is basically the "Explain" step from RACE or TREEES---How does it connect to your claim.

Today we will be working on completing the following items:

These assignments can not be turned in after today:
1. DBA 2 (Caesar/Thoreau/Bhutto essay)
2. Quick Write #1/Worksheet #1 Guns, Germs, and Steel
3. Quick Write #2/Worksheet #2 Guns, Germs, and Steel
4. Video questions Guns, Germs, and Steel (at least 1)
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These can be turned in after today, but should be finished at this point:
5. Source 2 "Empowering Women" questions
6. Source 3 "The Case for Universal..." questions
7. Sources 4 and 5 "How Many Americans...." and "Wealth Inequality..." video questions

Last given sources for your paper (#4 and #5). The final source(s) you will choose from the remaining links on the blog.

For today's assignment we will be working with 2 sources: Please label them!!!
Source #4 "How Many Americans Live in Poverty?" (print)
Source #5 "Wealth Inequality in America" (video--we will watch it twice) ---if you want to watch again it is linked to the left under research paper category (video link) (your notes will be on paper or the back of the worksheet)

Write the inquiry question on your new handout: "What can (developing nations) do to increase economic prosperity?"

Our goal for today is to get some facts/statistics from EACH of these sources (you may use the blank side of your article to take notes on the video as we watch 2x)

You will also need to answer the following 5 questions using the RACE strategy on both the article and the video. Make sure you make some annotations/highlights for full-credit on your research paper
1. According to the video, is wealth distributed equally in America? Explain.
2. What surprised you about the information that you learned? Explain. (video)
3. What is the "supplemental poverty measure" and why is it important? (article)
4. What impact do Social Security and food stamps have on the American population? (article)
5. What is chronic poverty and why is it especially damaging? (article)

Source 2: "Empowering Women..." Day 2

First: We will watch this brief video on gender gaps before you begin your work today: gender gap video
Second: We will pick up reading on page 41 "Gender Equality and Development"--please have a pen/highlighter available for annotating.
Third: We will annotate through page 42 and answer #6 together using RACE strategy (model)
Fourth: You will answer #7 on your own and I will check it
Fifth: You will continue to work on your own completing #8-10 and adding any annotations you deem necessary.
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6. To reduce the excess mortality of girls, policies need to focus on the “underlying causes” such as improving water quality, improving health care for expectant mothers, greater access to HIV meds and prevention, and counter “sex-selective abortions” (42). These are all causes of higher death rates among women.

Last day to finish Worksheet #2--Tomorrow we will do the quick write and the movie/questions on Friday

Start by copying the answer to #14
14. A proximate factor is an event which is closest to, or immediately responsible for causing, some observed result. This exists in contrast to a higher-level ultimate cause which is usually thought of as the "real" reason something occurred.

*Begin reading on page 20 (right above the #75) "How did Atahuallpa come to be at Cajamarca?"
11. page 20
12. page 20
13. pages 21-22
14. ----(SEE ABOVE)--------
15. pages 23

PLEASE TAKE YOUR TIME AND READ/ANNOTATE THE TEXT AS WE LOOK FOR ANSWERS!