Research Writing Syllabus – 3/8 – 3/12

Monday, March 8 – Session Twelve: Grammar and Interview Questions
DUE: 300 word review (typed) that works to determine the tone and voice of Carver’s short story “What We Talk About When We Talk About Love.” Graded on focus on summary, analysis, inference, and synthesis to defend a thesis.

Tuesday, March 9 – Session Thirteen: Primary and Secondary Sources
HW: Conduct an interview with someone about yourself following the interview questions guidelines given to you during class (also posted on wordpress). Due in class on Monday, March 15, along with Friday’s assignment.

Friday, March 12– Session Fourteen: Beginning Research
HW: Gather one primary and one secondary source to help begin your interview research project. Due Monday, March 15 along with your full interview (typed). If you choose to post your copy on wordpress you must have it completed and posted by the end of the day on Sunday, March 14 ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS.