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WEEK 1: AUG. 24-30 AUG. 24: FIRST DAY OF FALL SEMESTER CLASSES WRITING FOCUS: BLOGGING This module explores the challenges of communicating civilly and professionally with other business students and the instructor. The goal is to achieve authentic expression while discussing sometimes difficult topics. The class will establish its own norms of acceptable online behavior for the rest of the semester.
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Getting Started:
In the Course Menu on the left, click on the second item from the top, Orientation to Our Blackboard Home Page. If the screencast does not start immediately, click the link at the bottom to begin.
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BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE, be
sure to watch the Orientation screencast so you will know how to find the materials
and functions you need for our course in Blackboard. Then click
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Watch on Monday, Aug.24, or as soon as you register for the course. |
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The big picture by a famous philosopher: “Why Civility Is Necessary For Society's Survival” by P. M. Forni. (If the link fails, Google the name of the article in The Dallas Morning News.)
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Establish your class presence by creating or updating your profile in on Blackboard. (Remember that the profile you create will appear in all of your Blackboard course folders.) Go to our course menu on the left side of the screen. Under the Academic Resources for Students heading, click Blackboard Help for Students, then "Creating a Blackboard Profile." |
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The special
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“Online Civility and Its (Muppethugging) Discontents” by Sheril Kirshenbaum
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Posting your blog entries: If you have not used Blackboard’s blog function previously, go to our Blackboard Course menu on the left side of the screen. Under the Academic Resources for Students heading, click Blackboard Help for Profiles and Functions, then "Videos for Common Blackboard Functions." At the very end of the file, watch the video on "Creating a Blog Entry" (3:24) |
POST RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS #1 AND #2 by Thursday, Aug. 27, by 11:59 PM |
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The instructor’s point of view:
“Don’t Email me This Way,” by Ms. Mentor
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Continuing with our blog, choose and respond to TWO of the five remaining questions (#3-#7) Select the two that allow you to contribute to the exchange of ideas in the most insightful and thoughtful fashion. |
POST 2 BLOG ENTRIES by Friday, Aug. 28,, by 11:59 PM |
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Dealing with communication problems:
“Conflict in Cyberspace: How to Resolve Conflict Online,” by John Suler
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Complete the Essentials of Class Interaction SURVEY to establish our class code of behavior It is available under Instructions for Assignments in the course menu. Click on the folder Creating an Academic Community. After everyone has expressed his/her opinion, you will receive an email the next week containing the class consensus on best practices online.
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POST RESPONSE TO SURVEY by Sunday, Aug. 30, by 11:59 PM |
Actively promoting digital civility: Microsoft's Council for Digital Good Calls on US Policymakers to Promote Digital Civility by Jacqueline Beauchere Text of the Council's Open Letter |
Learn your classmates' preferences for a civil atmosphere in our class by reviewing the results of the Essentials of Class Interaction Survey in a class email on Sunday, Sept. 2. Compare to the behaviors stressed by the Council. |
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WEEK 2: AUG. 30-SEPT. 6
FEB. 5: LAST
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CONTENT FOCUS: CONVENTIONS OF ACADEMIC WRITING AS A GENRE, APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FORMAT
WRITING
FOCUS: CONVENTIONS OF VOCABULARY AND PHRASING, TONE, COMPARISON AND CONTRAST
This module offers training in locating, readings and analyzing a recently published scholarly article in the student'sacademic discipline. Results will be presented ias a critical analysis. Valid online sources for the memo will appear in correct APA format used by the School of Business.
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Show that you understand the formal structure of our classroom community by completing the Quiz on Course Policies. It is available under Instructions for Assignments in the course menu. Click on the folder Characterizing an Academic Community. |
UPLOAD QUIZ ON COURSE POLICIES by returning to the instructions file for the quiz. If unsure how to submit, watch Submit an Assignment (Student) (0:56) Submit by Wednesday, Sept. 2, by 11:59 PM |
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Assigment requirements: Instructions for Writing Academic Discourse, found in the folder by the same name under Instructions for Assignments and its accompanying Scoring Rubric |
Get an overview of the requirements and goals for the Analysis essay.The skills from this assignment will be used in the Research Paper, both for this class, and for research projects in other classes. |
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Understanding academic discourse in your career or major: o Scroll far down the page to “Related WiseGEEK Articles” o Read “What is the Relationship Between Language and Discourse?” o Read “What are the Different Types of Academic Discourse?” o Read “What is Scientific Discourse?” if you are a science major |
Focus on the differences between academic writing and other professional writing tasks and styles. The focus is on understanding and critiquing empirical research as reported in scholarly journals (a highly specialized genre that is the pinnacle in publishing success for academic writers.) |
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Understand discourse communities in action:
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UPLOAD WHAT IS YOUR ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE? WORKSHEET assignment by returning to the instructions file for the worksheet. Submit by Sunday, Sept. 6, by 11:59 PM
If unsure how to submit, watch Submit an Assignment (Student) (0:56)
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An overview of the 5 basic criteria for researched publications: NOTE: Be sure to watch this, as it is the basis for the Academic Analysis Evaluating Sources |
Select a current research study on a topic relevant to your discourse community and published in a respected scholarly journal. NOTE: Since the library resources are restricted to the Mason community, you will need to log in to access the video, using your Masonlive user name and password.) | |
Looking for excellence in research and writing: Analyzing Research Articles: A Guide for Readers and Writers |
An extremely thorough review of the criteria required to meet the highest standards |
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Understanding the different parts of an empirical research study: Sample Article: Computer Science and IT |
Mason science librarian Theresa Calcagno annotated this article to discuss the conventions of reporting out empirical/primary research. Just click on each part of the article for a discussion of the content that explains the rationale. |
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Comprehend research articles: Strategies for Reading Academic Articles How to Read and Understand a Scientific Paper: A Step-by-Step Guide for Non-Scientists |
Use these strategies to make sure you thoroughly understand the study you intend to write about so you can analyze it accurately and thoughtfully. |
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Comprehending technical research: How to Read a Paper How to Read a Coronavirus Study, or any Science Study NOTE:You may need to access this article from The New York Times through Mason's library database collection |
The first article uses IEEE format to describe reading different parts of an empirical article for different information needs. The second demystifies the construction of a research article for a well-educated, intelligent but non-research reader. |
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Recognize poorly written or conducted studies: 10 Tips for Writing a Truly Terrible Journal Article Many Scentific Studies Can't be Replicated. That's a Problem. A Scholarly Sting Operation Shines a Light on 'Predatory' Journals NOTE:You may need to access this article from The New York Times through Mason's library database collection |
Check your proposed article to make sure it avoids the (humorous, but real) errors listed in the first link. The other two point to serious vulnerabilities within the current academic research system. |
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WEEK 4: SEPT. 14-20
SEPT. 15: LAST DAY TO DROP
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Get ready to write: Quick review of critical thinking: Critical Thinking Definition, Skills, and Examples |
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Use quoted material strategically: How to Use Quotations in Writing Essays--APA or MLA (2:53) How to Frame Quotations Quotations (a thorough guide) When to Summarize, Paraphrase and Quote |
One of the key identifiers of academic writing. It signals that the writer understands the material they read, can idenitfy key points and express them concisely, and can proficiently use the most difficult punctuation set in English |
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Create In-text citations and references for quotations and borrowed material: In-Text Citations: The Basics GMU Writing Center Quick Guides Scroll down to Citing Sources, then chose between APA, Chicago, MLA or Turabian. For other formats, consult the Help with Formatting Research Papers link on our Blackboard course menu |
Along with the References page, this will prevent plagiarism |
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Write for the university discourse community: Using Academic Language The Tone of Academic Writing (6:10) Academic Writing Language and Style (1:49) |
Be sure you are writing for the university discourse community, now and all future papers for English 302 as well as your discourse community while you are in college orgraduate school |
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Optional: Let the GMU Writing Center help finalize your paper: Revising 23 Ways to Improve Your Draft How to Edit Your Own Essays: Strategies for ESL Students |
Make final edits (small; your responsibility) and/or revisions (large, which the tutor will help you with) as needed to prepare aexcellent annotations containing intellectual analysis phrased in academic style. |
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Include a references page for your article and any other resources in the paper, using the style appropriate to your discipline In Blackboard, locate the subheading for Academic Resources for Students. Click Help with Formatting Research Papers for any array of support sites for the different styles. |
If using APA style, also remember to check out the APA Style Blog for changes since the newest version came out in October 2019. |
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SUBMIT THE FILE CONTAINING THE SCHOLARLY ARTICLE, ANNOTATED WITH THE ANALYSIS OF ACADEMIC WRITING, to Blackboard by Sunday, Sept. 20, at 11:59 PM. If unsure how to submit, watch "How to Submit an Assignment in Blackboard Learn" |
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NOTE: Special option for this Assignment: Students will have the option to Revise the Analysis of Academic Writing. In Backboard, go to Instructions for Assignments, then the folder for Analysis of Academic Writing, then scroll down to the very last file, Option to Revise the Analysis of Academic Writing) |
Note that this is the ONLY assignment that offers an opportunity to revise the paper if the original submission is not satisfactory. Specific requirements are attached to this chance to improve your writing, so read the file carefully if interested. |
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CONTENT FOCI: ANALYSIS OF STYLE, AUDIENCE AND TYPICAL CONTENT FOR A PUBLICATION CONVEYING RESEARCH FINDINGS TO THE PUBLIC
WRITING
FOCI: CHANGING STYLE AND VOCABULARY FROM ACADEMIC TO POPULAR, PRODUCING
A TEXT TYPICALLY APPEARING IN POPULAR OR TRADE PUBLICATIONS
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Begin the Public Writing Assignment: Go to the Instructions file on Public Writing in the folder for Public Writing in Blackboard under Instructions for Assignments, |
Get a thorough overview of the requirements and goals for the Public Writing assignment Look CAREFULLY at both the instructions file and the scoring rubric. |
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Decide whether to work with the scholarly article you previously analyzed, or whether to choose another. If changing, repeat the choice process from that assignment. Highlight the important content that will be explained in the public article. OPTIONAL: If you are clear about your research paper topic, you may be able to use the two pieces in this assignment in your ressearch paper as well. |
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Review publications by professional associations: Associations Unlimited in GMU library databases The 10 Most Popular Newspapers in the World Top USA RSS feeds |
As the source for your pubic article, choose either a respected major outlet such as a newspaper, newsfeed or magazine, or a respected trade publication. Read its instructions to authors about the style of public writing they prefer. |
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Appealing to magazine readers: 6 Important Tips for Magazine Article Writing How to Write a Magazine Article |
Look over all the article types to select the one that you think will best convey the content of the scholarly article to the reading public |
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Appealing to news article readers: How to Write an Effective News Article How to Write a Science News Story Based on a Research Paper |
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Appealing to readers of press relelases: How to Write the Best Press Releases Scientific Press Releases 2020 |
By the end of this week, decide which one of the article types will best serve your subject matter and audience |
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Confirm your choice of empirical and public articles by downloading and completing the Public Writing Worksheet found in the Public Writing folder. Fill out the Worksheet to compare and contrast the scholarly and popular approaches to the same material, |
UPLOAD THE PUBLIC WRITING WORKSHEET TO BLACKBOARD by Sunday, Sept. 27, at 11:59 PM If unsure how to submit, watch "How to Submit an Assignment in Blackboard Learn" |
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Review of purposes and skills used in annotation: Annotating Text (7:07) |
Annotation is widely regarded as a major tool for reading comprehension and retention. Now that you have experience with it, review its purposes to see how your skills have progressed. |
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Quick coverage of basic annotation A Guide to Annotating Texts (1:51) |
Briefly return to the basic level of annotation |
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Raising annotation to another level: More Than Highlighting: Creative Annotations |
Increase your engagement by varying the format of your annotations |
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Combining Two Skills: What is the Difference Between Analysis and Annotation? |
Employing two important reading skills and articulating them in one assignment |
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By the end of the week, review your scholarly ss. public articles to be sure you have important inisights into the differences between them. This is especially important because science and technology are areas where the ability to explain complex content to the public is extremely important but relatively rare. |
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IMPORTANT: This week, you will receive an email inviting you to sign up for a conference day/time, to be held NEXT WEEK: October 12-18 (Week 8). Conferences may be by Zoom or telephone . You will be discussing and determining your research paper/lit review topic. Students who have not responded by Friday, Oct. 9, will be assigned any remaining dates/times. |
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Consult a sample paper: Translating a Scholarly Article for a Public Audience |
Completing your assigned taskl: see whether you can do a better job of analyzing the differences between the two types |
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Understanding the needs of the audience:
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Think through the characteristics of the publication's readers as demonstrated in other articles in that publication. Especially consider how the heavy use of scientific jargon drives most readers away. |
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Keeping annotations brief but on-point: |
As you begin writing your chosen format, be sure you are switching code from academic vocabulary to the vocabulary suitable to the audience for the publication you selected. |
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Reread Steps 4 and 5 of the Instructions file, plus the Scoring Rubric, to prepare you to write the anotations that accompany your public article. (HINT: Reread them again after you think you have completed the asignment to be sure that you have included all elements.) |
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UPLOAD THE SCHOLARLY ARTICLE TO BLACKBOARD by Sunday, Oct. 11, at 11:59M. |
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SUBMIT THE FILE CONTAINING THE ANNOTATED PUBLIC ARTICLE to Blackboard by Sunday, Oct. 11, at 11:59 PM. If unsure how to submit, watch "How to Submit an Assignment in Blackboard Learn" |
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CONFERRING ON RESEARCH PROPOSALS
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WEEK 8: OCT. 12-18
WRITING
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STOP RIGHT HERE while you thoroughly reread the requirements for the Academic Analysis and the Research Paper. |
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In Blackboard, go to Instructions for Assignments then the folder for Conferring on Research Proposals, then file containing the Scoring Rubric for Research Paper |
Also review the Scoring Rubric so you know how your participation will be scored. A successful conference is highly correlated to success on both the Annotated Bibliography and the Research Paper. |
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This week, your sole assignment is to be prepared for the research conference by choosing a viable topic for your research for the remainder of the semester. Make sure it is a new and important development in your discipline which is visible in scholarly research as well as in the commercial or nonprofit world. Above all, be sure it is interesting and valuable to you. |
Attend your research conference at the time you signed up for, after uploading a written version of the information at right. Upload to the Instructions file for the Conference on Research Paper in the folder Conferring on Research Proposals. Since conferences are only 15 minutes long, it is important to be on time, organized and ready to talk. DO NOT BE LATE, as it cuts into others' conference time. |
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WEEK 9: OCT. 19-25 CONTENT FOCI: INTELLECTUAL INTEGRITY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND PLAGIARISM IN ACADEMIA WRITING FOCI: PARAPHRASE, DIRECT AND INDIRECT QUOTATION, ATTRIBUTION This module stresses the accurate, responsible use of research sources such as those located in the previous module. Beginning in the academic environment, including the upcoming Research Paper, it also emphasizes the ethical use of intellectual property related to public-facing sources and gray literature. |
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Sample case shows the need for ethical behavior at the college level: Academic Integrity |
The importance of research integrity in a university setting. (NOTE: If you are off campus, the library website may prompt you to log in, as access is restricted to the GMU community.) |
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World Book and Copyright Day: World Book and Copyright Day A Video for World Book and Copyright Day by UNESCO |
The importance of boks and copyright worldwide is now recognized by UNESCO, protector world heritage--sites, intangible cultural heritage and intangible legacy |
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Public Domain Day provides free books: The Books, Films, Songs and other works entering Public Domain on Jan. 1, 2020 |
Once a year--on January 1--materials published in the United States 95 years ago lose their copyright protection and become available to the general public. |
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Reviewing Your Background Knowledge: Nine Things You Should Already Know About Plagiarism How to Recognize Plagiarism |
Develop an understanding of importance of intellectual property in higher education. Also note the "Three Things You Don't Need to Worry About." |
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GMU's policies on plagiarism: The GMU Honor Code |
Learn the university policies that govern cheating, plagiarism and copyright for faculty, administrators and students |
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Checking your own academic behavior: Overview: How to Recognize Plagiarism |
Be sure you have not been plagiarizing without realizing it |
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Respecting copyright for visual images as well as text: 8 Best Websites for Copyright-free Images Finding Public Domain and Creative Commons Media |
Remember that Google Images contains both copyrighted and copyright-free images |
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WEEK 10: OCT. 26-NOV. 1 WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28: END SELECTIVE WITHDRAWAL PERIOD |
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Why academic integrity matters: More than 800 Russian Academic Articles Retracted after "Bombshell" Report Reveals Plagiarism and Other Misconduct |
The constant struggle of researchers to protect their work and be credited for it. |
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How Systematic Plagiarism Began: SciHub Will Increase Academic Plagiarism The Truth is Paywalled but the Lies are Free |
An ongoing problem in countries where universities and their research libraries are poorly funded but commerical research publishers demand high prices. George Mason has one of the best collections of research databases in the United States, so our students are very fortunate. |
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The downside of U. S. Copyright Laws: The Tyranny of Copyright |
Attempts to protect owners' rights have often stifled creativity and innovation |
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In Blackboard, go to Instructions for Assignments then the folder for Researching Ethically, then the file named "Instructions for Intellectual Integrity" |
Complete the section on Additional Training. In the same file, go over Practice with Copyright and Fair Use. |
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In Blackboard, go to Instructions for Assignments, then the folder for IResearching Ethically, then the file named "IRIS Plagiarism Test--Instructions." Carefully follow the directions in the file of Instructions, since the procedure is different from the usual submission. |
Submit the email of IRIS PLAGIARISM TEST results by returning to the test file. Submit by Sunday, Nov. 1, by 11:59 PM If unsure how to submit, watch Submit an Assignment (Student) (0:56) |
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WEEK 11: NOV. 2-8 TUESDAY, NOV. 3: UNIVERSITY CLOSED FOR ELECTION DAY CONTENT FOCUS: GREY LITERATURE VS. ACADEMIC RESEARCH SOURCES WRITING FOCI: APA OR OTHER DISCIPLINARY FORMAT FOR REFERENCES, CORRECT TEXT FORMATTING FOR AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY, CONCISE NESS, SUMMARY |
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Assignment requirements: Instructions for Annotated Bibliography and Proposal and its accompanying scoring rubric, are found in the folder Annotating Research Sources, under Instructions for Assignments |
BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FILE, ESPECIALLY NOTING STEP 1 AND THE PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AT THE END. YOU WILL BE DOING THE SAME TOPIC FOR BOTH THE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND THE RESEARCH PAPER, SO CHOOSE CAREFULLY. Your skills in analyzing research will be used to choose excellent articles in support of your topic for the Annotated Bibliography and following that, the Research Paper. You will be adding grey literature as well. |
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A thorough overview of annotated bibliographies: A Guide to Annotated Bibliographies Annotated Bibliographies Annotated Bibliography Breakdown |
Understanding the purpose of an annotated bibliography and its usefulness to future extended research |
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A guide to locating sources using the Mason Library: NOTE: Be sure to watch this, as it is the basis for identifying scholarly research which is not available on the open Web. Eng 302 |
Select current research (no more than 5-7 years old) on a topic relevant to your discourse community and published in a respected scholarly journal. NOTE: Since the library resources are restricted to the Mason community, you will need to log in to access the video, using your Masonlive user name and password. |
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The importance of grey literature in research: Grey Literature: What is It?: The Value of Grey Literature What is Grey Literature and How Do I Find It? |
Explains how scholarly studies can be extended into the real world |
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Summary of sources of grey literature: Gray Literature |
A list of forms of grey literature plus tabs to lists of preprints, e-prints, technical reports and a long list of gateways to searches for grey literature in general |
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Using grey literature in your annotated bibliography: Gray literature 101: More about Gray Lit Research Process: Grey Literature |
The pro's and cons of using grey literature in your academic work |
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Justifying your choice of research sources: Six Key Considerations for Innovative Proposals |
Once your sources are assembled, add insights from the articles to your original ideas of the value of your topic |
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Outlined instructions with examples for two different discourse communities: Proposal Writing |
Slideshare presentation is presented in three parts: What is a Proposal, A Formal Proposal and An Informal Proposal |
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Understanding academic tone in your career or major: How to Write an Excellent Formal Essay How to Write in an Academic Style |
Focus on the differences between academic writing (a highly specialized genre) and other professional writing tasks and styles |
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The lexis of academic discourse communities: Using Appropriate Words in an Academic Essay Verbs in Academic Writing Academic Words |
Use these examples to influence your own style and approach. Note the focus on verbs as a major way to identify academic lexis. |
Submit the QUOTATIONS QUIZ to Blackboard by Sunday, Nov. 8, at 11:59 PM. Look for the Instructions file in the folder for Annotating Research Sources If unsure how to submit, watch "How to Submit an Assignment in Blackboard Learn" |
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Practice in turning non-academic writing to academic style: Writing in a Formal Style: Practice Exercise: Making Descriptions Specific |
Practice exercises provide feedback that allow you to gauge how well you are transitioning from informal to formal writing style. Pay careful attention to the use of quotations from academic materials and how to punctuate them. |
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The look and appearance of an annotated entry: Sample Annotated Bibliography |
Annotated bibliographies have their own distinctive appearance |
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A review of the accepted formatting : Creating Annotated Bibliographies based on APA style |
A printable PDF with sample annotations and bibliography entries |
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A review of APA reference style: Reference List: Basic Rules Reference List: Articles in Periodicals |
Mastery of your discipline's style in references is expected in this highly formatted style of paper, and again in the final assignment, the Research Paper. These links are taken from the most authoritative online writing lab, The OWL at Purdue |
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SUBMIT THE FILE CONTAINING THE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY to Blackboard by Sunday, Nov. 15, at 11:59 PM. Look for the Instructions file in the folder for Annotating Research Sources. If unsure how to submit, watch "How to Submit an Assignment in BlackboardLearn" |
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WEEK 13: NOV. 16-22
CONTENT FOCUS: ASSESSING THE QUALITY AND SCOPE OF RESEARCH ON A SPECIFIC TOIC; IDENTIFYING GAPS AND FUTURE NEEDS FOR RESEARCH
WRITING FOCUS: CRITICAL ANALYSIS, PERSUASIVE WRITING TECHNIQUES, TRANSITIONAL
EXPRESSIONS, FIELD-APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION, COMPARISON AND CONTRAST,
This module synthesizes all the major elements of your learning this semester:
At the same time, it offers an opportunity to expand the functionality of a scholar into the 21st century by projecting ways that your field can be extended and enhanced
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Review the requirements for the Research Paper very carefully by going into Blackboard, to the folder on Researching in a Discipline, then the instructions for Research Innovations Paper and its accompanying Scoring Rubric. |
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Next, match those requirements against the sources in your Annotated Bibliography to determine what information is still missing for a fully informed paper. Begin looking for the remaining sources IMMEDIATELY |
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New trends in researched writing: How to Write a Paper to Communicate Your Research (8:39) |
Critiquing your paper for discipline-appropriate style Critiquing for documentation and form |
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Understanding types of research papers The Differences Between an Analytical and an Argumentative Paper |
Tone, audience and style in researched writing Use of first and third persons; noun/pronoun agreement Types of research paper |
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Recognizing an excellent combination of research and persuasion APA Research Paper by Luisa Mirano APA 7th Edition Sample Papers IEEE General Format |
Observe how strong research pursues a research question to come to a distinct conclusion. NOTE: Ms. Mirano's paper used the 6th edition of the APA Publication Manual, so do not use it as a model for fomatting the references page, which now relies on the 7th edition. |
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List of steps for incorporating research into argumentation: Persuasive Research Paper Writing Guide |
Thesis vs. research question. Thesis statement creator. Workshop on audience expectations: review each other’s theses/questions and list desired information |
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WEEK 14: NOV. 23-29 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25-SUNDAY, NOV. 29: UNIVERSITY CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
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The need for critical reasoning and argumentation skills: Colleges Fail to Improve Thinking Skills (7:32) |
Understand how the Research Paper works to build critical employment skills largely missing in many college graduates |
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Combining Critical Thinking, Writing and Action: 6 Steps for Effective Critical Thinking |
Combining paper-writing skills with implementation of the paper's conclusions |
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Choosing an organizational strategy: Patterns of Organization |
Decide on an the optimal organizational strategy for incorporating empirical research, public writing and grey literature |
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The Rogerian approach to persuasion: What is Rogerian Argument? (2:13) The Santa Myth--Rogerian Argument (3:03) |
Rogerian argumentation: Using shared ground to reach agreement |
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The Toulmin approach to persuasion: Toulmin Model of Argument (8:34) Toulmin's Model of Argumentation--Legalizing Marijuana |
Toulmin argumentation: The use of logic and evidence to prove one's point |
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Using interviews in a research paper:
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Adding commercial and industry sources Expert interviews--live and recorded Reliability and validity of consumer/user input Use of graphics |
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Handling the opposition: Showing Awareness of the Counter Argument (5:51) |
Recognizing and dealing with counter-arguments and opposition Appropriate langauge for constructing a counterargument |
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WEEK 15: NOV. 30-DEC. 6 SATURDAY, NOV. 5: LAST DAY OF CLASSES |
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Using academic style while constructing your argument: Formal Writing Voice Reducing Informality in Academic Writing |
Quick review : Third Person Point of View and other traits of formal academic writing as you begin drafting your paper |
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Advice on showing the relationships between ideas: Improving Cohesion: The "Known/New Contract" Writing Transitions and Transitional Devices Sentence Templ;ates + Transitions |
Using transitions and connectors to show interrelationships between texts. The second link provides a list of words to use to cue readers to interpret ideas the way you want them to. |
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A succinct procedure for pulling it all together: Help! I've Been Asked to Synthesize! |
Summarizes do's and don'ts in synthesis writing |
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Coursera describes the rationale for synthesis writing for its Advanced Writing course: Synthesis Essay Video Lecture |
A clear explanation of the finer points of writing a perceptive and original synthesis essay |
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By Tuesday, Dec. 1, write a complete draft of your Research Paper (not including thTitle Page or References page) so it is ready for the benefit of your classmates' critiques |
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UPLOAD YOUR DRAFT to the Peer Review of Research Paper (under My Groups heading at bottom of course menu in the class Blackboard folder). In the message, tell your reviewers about the issues you would most like feedback on. Attach the draft; do NOT paste it into the body of the message. On your group’s home page, be sure to read the instructions for the peer review process |
Upload Research Paper DRAFT to the Peer Review of Research Paper discussion board by Tuesday, Dec. 1, by 11:59 PM |
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REVIEW YOUR GROUP MEMBERS' DRAFTS, following the Instructions in the file for Peer Review of Research Paper and post to your group. Remember to complete both the Formative and the Summative rubrics for each draft, then paste them into the end of the person's draft file. |
Complete PEER REVIEW by Friday, Dec. 4, at 11:59 PM |
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Revise and COMPLETE YOUR RESEARCH PAPER AND SUBMIT to Blackboard. Remember to upload articles reviewed in your paper- that were NOT included in your Annotated Bibliography--not just links to them |
Submit RESEARCH PAPER by returning to the Instructions file for the Research Innovations Paper. Submit by Sunday, Dec. 6, by 11:59 PM |
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If unsure how to submit, watch "How to Submit an Assignment in Blackboard Learn" |
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Keep firmly in mind that the Research Paper cannot be submitted late and that if you do not submit this paper, complete with title page, abstract, body, internal citations and references, by Sunday, Dec. 6, by 11:59 PM, you WILL NOT PASS the class. |
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WEEK 16: DEC. 7-13 MONDAY AND TUESDAY, DEC. 7-8: READING DAYS WEDNESDAY, DEC 9: EXAMS BEGIN |
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One last--but important--task |
In Blackboard, go to My Grades. Check to make sure that all grades (possibly excepting the Research Paper, which may not be graded by that time) appear and are recorded accurately. Notify the instructor IMMEDIATELY of any errors. If all grades are correctly recorded, no action is needed. IMPORTANT: This is an opportunity to correct errors only, not to rewrite, resubmit or ask for extra credit. As per the Course Description, none of these options is available in our class |
Email any recording errors to the professor by Wednesday, Dec. 9, by 11:59 PM. |
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