1.09 - Research Rubrics & Creating Outlines

At the beginning of class today, we reviewed the research rubric for the research paper as a means of getting a sense for how the paper will come together.

Next, I went over how to use NoodleTools to create an outline of the research papers. In reviewing this process, I also spoke about how to use the outline and note cards on NoodleTools as pieces to assess whether the paper is fully developed or requires more research in certain areas. This talk is available via screencast below.

I then had on hand copies of each project team's research questions. Everyone then spent the next 15-20 minutes creating general responses to the research questions as a means of establishing how well they were positioned to address that section of the paper and where they may want to go back and do more research.

In the remaining time in class, everyone was able to work on completing or revising assignments as necessary. I met individually with students to respond to questions, provide help with assignments, and check in on their progress with research.

Homework:

Continue research at home finding resources, adding to your bibliography, and creating note cards as necessary.

Complete work associated with your team's project as necessary.

Complete missing work and revise any assignment that scored below a 92.

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