ENGLISH 101 Research Assignment
RESEARCH PAPER & PRESENTATION – subjective (argumentative)
This assignment consists of two components: a research paper and an accompanying video presentation. You will work in small groups (4-5) and each student will be responsible for specific aspects of the project. You will need to choose a group leader who will designate the roles and responsibilities of the other members of their group. Together, create a timeline for the following process:
1. Brainstorming – generating ideas, selecting a topic, finding sources
2. Drafting & assessing your own writing
- Getting feedback and revising
- Editing and proofreading
- Planning and creating a 10 minute video presentation on the topic. You may use interview clips, powerpoint, skits, music, youtube footage, etc. Be creative, be professional, be thorough and well informed.
ESSAY:
Argument Research Paper
Create an argument paper in alignment with the video presentation on a controversial topic of interest. You can choose any issue — just be sure it is something you are passionate about and genuinely interested in.
Your topic should be: controversial (at least two possible sides), arguable (not just a matter of taste or preference), and clearly defined. State your thesis clearly, and provide ample facts, data and examples to prove your thesis.
Requirements:
5-7 pages double spaced in Times New Roman font size 12. Include a cover page with group member names, date, and essay title. Include a WORKS CITED page listing sources. For quotes, please follow MLA formatting. For MLA guidelines, go to: https://owl.english.purdue.edu
You must use at least 5 sources.
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