In addition to the specific tasks listed in the schedule, you are expected
to conduct research and take notes on an ongoing basis throughout the
semester. Be sure to record all bibliographical information while you
are taking notes.
| Date |
On this date, students will submit.... |
During this week, students will.... |
| Jan. 24 |
Get-to-know-you activity (10 pts) |
Search for a topic; narrow their topic; search for resources. |
| Jan. 29 |
Progress report 1 (10 pts) |
Search for a topic; narrow their topic; search for resources; search
for a mentor. |
| Feb. 5 |
Progress report 2 and notes taken so far (10 pts) |
Identify a research question and a possible thesis; create a basic
working outline; search for a mentor. |
| Feb. 12 |
Basic working outline (10 pts) |
Draft a bibliography using appropriate format; search for a mentor. |
| Feb. 20 |
Bibliography* (10 pts) |
Expand outline to include details and examples; prepare a 5-minute
presentation on their topic, research question, and research. |
| Feb. 26 |
Expanded outline and specific research question (10 pts) |
Deliver a 5-minute presentation (10 pts); identify mentor and establish
contact. |
| March 5 |
Progress report 3 and notes taken so far (10 pts) |
Draft an annotated bibliography. |
| March 12 |
Annotated bibliography* (20 pts) |
Begin first draft of essay. |
| March 19 |
First 500 Words (20 pts) |
Continue to draft essay; check citations. |
| March 26 |
Second 500 Words (20 pts) |
Continue to draft essay; make plans for research over spring break;
check citations. |
| April 10 |
Initial 1500 words of writing* (20 pts) |
Continue to draft essay; check citations. |
| April 16 |
Fourth 500 words (20 points) |
Continue to draft essay; check citations. |
| April 23 |
Fifth 500 Words (20 points) |
Continue to draft essay; check citations. |
| April 30 |
Sixth 500 Words |
Complete draft essay; check citations. |
| May 7 |
Complete first draft (20 points) |
Revise essay. |
| May 14-21 |
Section(s) of essay demonstrating substantial revision (20 pts) |
Draft an abstract and table of contents; revise annotated bibliography;
prepare charts if necessary; continue revising essay. |
| May 29 |
Abstract, table of contents, and revised annotated bibliography
(20 pts) |
Compose summer plan; continue revising essay. |
| June 4 |
Summer plan (20 pts) |
Continue revising essay. |
| Exam |
2nd draft |
|
* Students may re-assess the starred tasks but must do so
in a prompt manner.
