Extended Class Research Paper Assignment

Deb’s Extended Class Research Paper Assignment

“Service-Learning” Research Process & Paper Project
Please e-mail me at drowejarrett@gmail.com, if you have any questions during this process.

In order to be successful and efficient with this process, you MUST have
· a USB flash drive or current email account
· a 3 prong folder with pockets
· at least 10 lined extra large index cards
· pencils, blue or black pens, red pen

Components for this paper (1-6 are further outlined below)

What I Already Know (Part A), What I Want to Find Out (Part B)
Annotated Bibliography (This includes a source check, webpage evaluations, and information/questions supplied in handout)
Note Cards
Outline
The Search; Initial Rough Draft (A) ~ Revised & Edited Rough Drafts (B) ~ Final Draft (C)
Presentation
Participation, on-task behavior
Various research process activities with Anne Marie

I. Overview and Topic Options
An “I-Search” paper is a research paper that focuses on the process of doing research as much as on the subject being researched. The purpose of completing an I-Search project is twofold:1. To help you learn more about a Service-Learning topic that interests you, and2. To help you understand and gain experience with the research process.For this paper, you have a number of Service-Learning categories from which you can choose your topic. Choose a topic that interests you and that you will enjoy learning more about. Possible Service-Learning categories to choose from include:
AIDS / STDs / Pregnancy Prevention
Abuse and Violence Prevention
Animals
Child and Youth
Crime Prevention
Disabilities Service
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention
Emergency Preparedness / Disaster Relief
Environment
Health Care and Wellness
Homelessness
Human Rights
Hunger / Food Preparation
Justice System
Mentoring / Tutoring
Peace
Poverty
Seniors / Elders
Veterans

II. Research Process
Only one class day will be devoted to finding your sources. We will be in the computer lab that day, and you are expected to work diligently. Any sources not found in the lab will be your responsibility to find and print outside of class time. You are required to find and use up to 3 sources from the http://www3.libraryweb.org/home2.aspx database, 3 credible sources from the Internet, and 1 interview. You are not allowed to use any encyclopedia as a source; this includes Wikipedia. After finding your sources, you will number them. You will use these numbers when creating your note cards and when citing information in your rough draft.

III. Format
All typed assignment must be in MLA format. This includes:· 1” margins all around· 12 point Times New Roman, black font· Double-spacing (no more; no less)· MLA heading· MLA header· Correct title, centered, after the headingAny written assignment must be written legibly in blue or black ink. Your heading must include all information required in an MLA heading and must be in proper order. Sloppy work will not be accepted.IV. The Research ProcessYour I-Search paper will consist of the following 6 parts:
(1)What I Already Know (A) & What I Want to Find Out (B). You will be completing a journal reflection entry for this part.(A) For this section, you will write 2-3 paragraphs discussing what you already know about your topic. This includes any learning, experience, or background knowledge you have, before doing any research on the topic. You may use the first-person point of view “I” in this section.(B) For this section, you will create a list of 15 questions you have about your topic. These questions will guide your research; when finding sources, you will find sources that help answer these questions. After each question, you must explain why you want to know the answers to these questions. You may use the first-person point of view “I” in this section.
(2) Annotated Bibliography.You will examine 6 sources, 3 from the Internet and 3 from http://www3.libraryweb.org/home2.aspx. You create a bibliography entry for each, evaluate web pages using an evaluation checklist, summarize and reflect on these sources. As any bibliography, this will be in alphabetical order. This will be typed in MLA format. A handout and example will be provided.
(3) Note Cards. Specific instructions will be given later.
(4) Outline. Specific instructions will be given later.
(5) The Search; Rough Draft (A) Revised & Edited Rough Draft (B) Final Draft (C) This is essentially the “research paper” The paper will be between 1500 and 2000 words and will be 5 pages. You will include paraphrases and direct quotations from the sources you use. You will use the note cards you made in step 3 to write this paper. You must use third-person point of view in this section. You will give this section a title that reflects your thesis.(A) First, you will write an initial rough draft of your paper and Works Cited page. Your paper must include parenthetical citations. You will put the number of the source you are citing in parentheses. Each source you cite in parentheses must be included on the Works Cited page. You will print this draft.(B) Second, you will revise and edit this rough draft and Works Cited. Revision and editing must be done in pen or pencil on a printed rough draft. (Best practice is to revise, make changes, and print again. Next, edit, make changes, and print again. This gives you a total of 3 rough drafts. 1 initial draft, 1 revised draft, and 1 edited draft.) You will replace the source number with proper citation information (author’s last name or article/page title if there is no author). You will make corrections to this draft and print it. You will turn in all drafts with the newest on top.(C) Last, after Deb reads your revised and edited rough draft, she will make comments that you will address. You will make final corrections to this draft. This will be your final draft.
(6) Presentation:In addition to turning in the final I-Search paper, you will create a visual presentation of what you learned to share with the class. The presentation can be a poster, PowerPoint, or a series of handouts or brochures and will be from 1-2 minutes long. Further instructions will be given at a later date.

V. Specific Paper Requirements:
· 1500-2000 words (not including Works Cited)
· 5 pages
· 9 short quotes (less than 3 lines)
· 1 quote per paragraph (no more than 15 quotes)
· No long quotes (3 lines or more)
· Body paragraphs must be made up of information from multiple sources
· Thesis statement must be an opinion.Introduction and conclusion must be all your own ideas or common knowledge. There should be no material that needs documentation in your introduction or conclusion.