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Module learning objective:

· Practice writing an introduction to the research paper.

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Preparation for assignment:

· Module #10 Notes

Skills to be gained:

· Writing a research paper introduction, conclusion, and abstract

Assignments and Schedule:

Prior to the class

· Read Module #10 notes.

Complete by Thursday Morning

· See Class Discussion Prompt

Complete by Saturday evening

· Write the first paragraph of the introduction to your research paper. Focus on arguments for why your topic question is important and needs to be investigated now. You may want to include statistics or an interesting story that you have come across in your research which would catch your reader’s attention and lead him to think that this is an important question.

· Write the middle paragraph of the introduction of your research paper. This paragraph could include a variety of material that will get your reader ready to read your paper’s investigation. Be sure to not include any details that are going to be used in the body of the paper. You do not want to be unnecessarily repetitive. The second paragraph of the introduction might include any of the following:

· Historical background

· Definitions of terms

· Further statistics showing the importance of the topic

· Example in the form of a story that draws the reader into the question being asked by the paper.

· Any information that is needed for the reader to follow the investigation but does not have a coherent place in any section of the paper.

· Or other ideas --

· Also, write the Third (last) paragraph of the introduction in which you present the research question and the three section questions as shown in the module notes.

REMEMBER – this is a DRAFT of the paper introduction. You will need to re-visit it later; but this will give me a chance to make sure that you are going in the right direction with the research paper introduction form.

SUBMIT this work in your blog – title it “ Module #10 work – Introducing my paper”

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Want to improve a low grade for the draft of your 1st section Paper?

If you received a “C” or lower on your draft of the first section of your paper you should consider re-doing it for a higher grade. Contact Professor Winson.

Did not hand in the draft of first section?

If you have not handed in this first section draft - do so now – this is a required and graded paper which you must complete to pass the course. The final draft of the research paper will not be accepted until the drafts of the first and second section of the paper have been read and graded by the instructor.

Meeting with the professor to discuss the drafts of the first two sections of your paper:

Continue to work on the other sections of your research paper. Prepare for the first draft meeting scheduled to follow Module #11. This will be a 15 - 20 minute private webinar meeting to discuss your paraphrasing and other problems you are having with the drafting of the paper. We will sign-up for times to meet during this week’s webinar.

Be sure to complete BOTH Paraphrase Check work prior to that meeting.