1. Annotating Sources, Outlining, and Drafting

2. Three Things to Sign Up For:
Choose peer review groups for research paper
Put a question about the Research Paper in the Answer Hat.
Choose an OPTIONAL conference time for the second half of class

3. The Answer Hat
At this point in your research, I know that people in this class are coming across a variety of questions/obstacles, and I want to know what they are. EVERY person needs to put at least one question or concern on a note card (no names needed). I will look through the questions and answer them as best I can for everyone.

4. How to Get the Most Out of a Conference
Be on time. We will probably be on a tight schedule.
Be early if you can.
Don’t use conference time looking for your work. Have it ready and in your hands when you walk in the door.
Bring any work you have done on your paper.
Outline
Printed copy of draft
Annotated sources.
Come ready with specific questions about your work.

5. Annotate Printed Sources
Highlight and comment on important or intriguing information:
Facts/statistics important to your argument
Well-stated points to which you can respond using a quote sandwich
Common threads across all research
Facts/points in one source that relate to information from another source
Content that will help you to use a balance of logos/ethos/pathos

6. Outline Research Paper
I have placed an outline on the course website.
Know your thesis. What is the big claim about your topic you are making? Make sure this claim has a clear point of view and a preview of how your essay will support the claim.
What are the major points of support for your thesis? Each of these points will require a paragraph of explanation (or several paragraphs, if the point is complicated).
Each body paragraph of your paper should have quotes or paraphrases from your sources integrated smoothly. Begin grouping quotes/info and deciding how you will group them into paragraphs so you can weave them together and with your own ideas.

7. Draft Research Paper
If you have a strong thesis and a clear idea of where you are going with your paper, you may use this time to draft your essay.
You may also continue to find more appropriate sources for your paper.
Today will require you to be self directed. Use your time wisely while I am conferencing with others, and you will have less to do at home.