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Readings and Media Research Plan Assignment
Week & Focus
Readings & Media
Work Due
Week 1: Getting to Know You
Readings & Media
Work Due by 11:59 p.m. EST
Tuesday, 1/15—Sunday, 1/20
- Welcome Message
- Familiarize yourself with the “Course Schedule” and “Course Policies” (I highly recommend you print a copy of the Course Schedule to help you keep track of the work in each week’s Learning Module)
Thursday
- Post to “Introduce Yourself!” discussion forum
Sunday
- Respond to at least 2 classmates in “Introduce Yourself!” discussion forum
Week 2: Research Plan
Readings & Media
Work Due by 11:59 p.m. EST
Monday, 1/21—Sunday, 1/27
- Research Plan Assignment Sheet
- Introduction: “Why Write Research Projects?”
- Chapter Five: “The Working Thesis Exercise”
- Video: “Creating a Good Research Question”
Thursday
- Complete Part 1 of “Topic Brainstorming” discussion forum
Sunday
- Complete Part 2 of “Topic Brainstorming” discussion forum
Week 3: Research Plan
Readings & Media
Work Due by 11:59 p.m. EST
Monday, 1/28—Sunday, 2/3
- Your readings for this week will be your classmates’ Research Plan drafts.
Thursday
- Submit First Draft of Research Plan to your Peer Review Group
Sunday
- Complete Peer Review
Week 4: Source Critique
Readings & Media
Work Due by 11:59 p.m. EST
Monday, 2/4—Sunday, 2/10
- Source Critique Assignment Sheet
- Chapter One: “Thinking Critically About Research”
- Chapter Seven: “The Critique Exercise”
- Video: “How to Use the Library Databases”
- PowerPoint Lecture: The “C.R.A.P. Test”
Thursday
- Post to “Research Experiences” Discussion Forum
Sunday
- Respond to at least two classmates’ posts in “Research Experiences” Discussion Forum
- Submit Final Draft of Research Plan
Week 5: Source Critique
Readings & Media
Work Due by 11:59 p.m. EST
Monday, 2/11—Sunday, 2/17
- Chapter Three: “Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Avoiding Plagiarism”
- PowerPoint Lecture: “The Basics of Quoting”
- Your classmates Source Critique Drafts
Thursday
- Submit First Draft of Source Critique to your Peer Review Group
Sunday
- Complete Peer Review
- Take “Plagiarism Tutorial” quiz
Week 6: Annotated Bibliography
Readings & Media
Work Due by 11:59 p.m. EST
Monday, 2/18—Sunday, 2/24
- Annotated Bibliography Assignment Sheet
- Chapter Six: “The Annotated Bibliography Exercise”
- Slideshow: “How to Write an Annotated Bibliography”
Thursday
- Complete Part 1 of “Annotation Exercise” Discussion Forum
Sunday
- Complete Part 2 of “Annotation Exercise” Discussion Forum
- Submit Final Draft of Source Critique
Week 7: Annotated Bibliography
Readings & Media
Work Due by 11:59 p.m. EST
Monday, 2/25—Sunday, 3/3
- PowerPoint Lecture: “Documentation”
- Explore the MLA section of the Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab) for detailed information about documenting sources and creating full citations.
Sunday
- Take “Citation Quiz”
Week 8: Annotated Bibliography
Readings & Media
Work Due by 11:59 p.m. EST
Monday, 3/4—Sunday, 3/10
- Your Readings for this week will be your classmates’ Annotated Bibliography Drafts.
Thursday
- Submit First Draft of Annotated Bibliography to your Peer Review group
Sunday
- Complete Peer Review
Week 9: The Research Essay
Readings & Media
Work Due by 11:59 p.m. EST
Monday, 3/11—Sunday, 3/17
- Research Essay Assignment Sheet
- Chapter Ten: “The Research Essay
- Submit Final Draft of Annotated Bibliography
Week 10: The Research Essay
Readings & Media
Work Due by 11:59 p.m. EST
Monday, 3/18—Sunday, 3/24
- “Throwing Like a Girl” by James Fallows
- “The Reason College Costs More than You Think” by Jon Marcus
- “Homeless on Campus” by Eleanor J. Bader
- “Multitasking Can Make You Lose… Um… Focus” by Alina Tugend
- PowerPoint Lecture: “Thesis Statement”
Thursday
- Complete Part 1 of “Introduction Draft”
Sunday
- Complete Part 2 of “Introduction Draft”
Week 11: Spring Break
Monday, 3/25—Sunday, 3/31
Have a wonderful spring break!
Week 12: The Research Essay
Readings & Media
Work Due by 11:59 p.m. EST
Monday, 4/1—Sunday, 4/7
- “Integrating Sources”
Thursday
- Submit Research Essay Outline
Week 13: The Research Essay
Readings & Media
Work Due by 11:59 p.m. EST
Monday, 4/8—Sunday, 4/14
- Your readings for this week will be your Peer Review group’s Research Essay drafts
Thursday
- Submit first draft of Research Essay to your peer review group
Sunday
- Complete Peer Review
Week 14: Presentation
Readings & Media
Work Due by 11:59 p.m. EST
Monday, 4/15—Sunday, 4/21
- Presentation Assignment Sheet
- YouTube video: “How to Add Narration to Your PowerPoint Presentation”
Sunday
- Submit Final Draft of Research Essay
Week 15: Presentation
Readings & Media
Work Due by 11:59 p.m. EST
Monday, 4/22—Sunday, 4/28
Sunday
- Submit your presentation
Week 16: Presentation & Semester Reflection
Readings & Media
Work Due by 11:59 p.m. EST
Monday, 4/29—Sunday, 5/5
- Your classmates’ presentations
Sunday
- Complete watching and responding to your classmates’ presentations according to the instructions
- Submit Semester Reflection
- You’re done! Congratulations!
RUBRIC
Excellent Quality
95-100%
Introduction 45-41 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Literature Support
91-84 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Methodology
58-53 points
Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met.
Average Score
50-85%
40-38 points
More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided.
83-76 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration.
52-49 points
Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met.
Poor Quality
0-45%
37-1 points
The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided.
75-1 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration.
48-1 points
There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met
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