1. Research Paper Process
Design Brief
Identify success measures
Frame questions for research
Provide topic overview
Identify potential sources
Outline – Draft 1
Thesis outlines position and proposed solution
Top argument of opposition identified.
LOGOS (REASON)- 3 strong reasons to prove your point
Outline – Draft 2
ETHOS (CREDIBILITY) - Carefully selected quotes, facts, research support reasons and undermine argument of opposition.
Outline – Draft 3 (Due 1/24 & 1/25)
PATHOS (EMOTION) - Hook and kicker use emotional aspects of topic to gain reader’s attention and buy-in.

2. Research Paper Process (continued)
Prepare to write (due 1/24 & 1/25)
Describe tone you wish to set
Develop list of transitions/signal phrases
Develop a list of verbs/words (connotation
Be familiar with citation rules
Compose first draft (due 1/28 & 1/29)
Use outline to frame writing
Use signal phrases and in-text citations to give credit where appropriate.
Use transitions at start of paragraphs, to introduce evidence , and topic sentence.
Include MLA format/Works Cited page
Self edit/Peer edit (in class 1/28 & 1/29)
Compose final draft (due 2/1 & 2/4)
Make advised changes
Print and upload copy on Edmodo

3. Research Paper Process (continued)
Prepare Speech (due 2/5 & 2/6)
3- 4 min (cut-off at 4)
Hook, Thesis, 2 reasons, 2 pieces of evidence for each reason, counterargument, 2 pieces of evidence to refute, conclusion including kicker.
Eye contact, volume, expression, pacing