Unit 6: Prepare
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Target Objective
Learners will identify methods used to prepare the first draft of the paper.
Unit Objective
- Learners will identify strategies to help students prepare the research paper.
- Learners will create an analogy that may be used by the student as an aid to recall the major parts of the research paper and their purpose/function.
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Creating an analogy/metaphor assists students in creating meaning for themselves.
Review the Analogy Activity, and create an analogy that addresses the major parts of the research paper and their purpose/function.
After the parts of the research paper have been defined and students have created an analogy. The actual work of preparing the paper begins. Listed below are a number of strategies that may be employed to accomplish this.
Methods:
- Each member of the team may be responsible for writing a component of the paper.
- Write the introduction together as a group project
- Write the conclusion together as a group project.
- Teams take turns revising the paper to improve its quality.
- Roles may be assigned.
- Teach students how to develop an analogy/metaphor that will help them to recall the parts of the research paper.
Consider this excerpt:
"...establish the role of a project manager,someone who will guide and establish the schedule
and deadline, format requirements, and submittal process agreed on. While a single person can act as the project manager, these duties may also be split up among the team members" (Qones et al., 2010).
This statement suggests that roles members assume are authentic and replicate job titles found in the real world.
As students work together work together, they will discuss the pros and cons of certain words, phrases and sentences. This You Tube developed by educators demonstrates how students may engage in conversation during the Prepare phase
[Discussion ]
Another source that the instructor may call students' attention to is the University of Maryland's handbook for writing research papers. See: research paper
Keep in mind, that students will need to revise the paper at least once, before finalizing it. Assist students by reminding them of their well developed essay writing skills. Although writing research paper differs from an essay, build on the student's prior knowledge. For example, an essay contains an introduction, body and conclusion and so does the research paper.
Activity
- Given the information presented in this unit, which methods would you use to assist students in preparing the first draft of the essay paper, and why?
- How can you collaborate with other educators to learn more about strategies that may be implemented in your classroom?
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