1. Rebecca Frost
EDT 110
Thursday, October 3, 2013

2. Topics
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 Common writing assignments
 Basic writing conventions
 Library resources

3. Common Writing Assignments
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 Argumentative research
 Analytical research
 Annotated bibliography
 Exam essays

4. Argumentative
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 Clearly defined topic
 Clearly defined thesis statement (your position on
the topic)
 Goal: To persuade the audience
 Must support thesis with proof (data) and sound
reasoning

5. Analytical
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 Clearly defined topic
 Research question drives thesis statement
 Goal: To explore and evaluate topic
 Must conduct thorough research and explore various
sources to answer question

6. Choosing a Topic
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 Assignment requirements
 Project timeline
 Preliminary research
 Interest

7. Beginning Research
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 Where do I find information?
 Secondary sources
 Primary sources
 Library!

8. Paper Organization
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 Tell them what you’re going to tell them
 Tell them
 Tell them what you’ve told them
 Introduction
 Set the context
 Why is the topic important
 Thesis

9. Paper Organization
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 Body paragraphs
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Build argument with examples and research
Commentary/explanation
Counterarguments
Research
 Conclusion
 Reemphasize main idea
 Restate thesis

10. Annotated Bibliography
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 A summary and/or evaluation of each of the sources
gathered for a particular research project
 Helps to learn about the topic
 Helps to give an idea about the research out there
 Summarize
 Assess
 Reflect

11. Exam Essays
 question is:
 A well written answer to an essay
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Focused
Organized
Supported
Polished
 Components to writing an effective essay
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Read the question
Budget time
Key task
Prewriting, outlining, brainstorming
Thesis
Support thesis
Proofread

12. Writing Conventions
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 Adhere to applicable style requirement (MLA, APA,
Chicago, etc.)
 Clear, concise, and consistent writing
 Evidence and purpose
 Sound spelling and grammar

14. lib.miamioh.edu
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19. References
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Brizee, A. & Harland, A. (2009). Analytical research projects: Basic
elements of analtyical research and writing [PowerPoint slides].
Retrieved from
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/750/1
Kunka, J.L. (2007). Organizing your argument [PowerPoint slides].
Retrieved from
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/693/1
Kunka, J.L. (2007). The writing process [PowerPoint slides].
Retrieved from
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/701/1/
Sproat, E. (2009). Talking about writing: Need-to-know terms
[PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/755/1