1. Writing the First Draft
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Writing the First Draft
Mrs. Funk
Inquiry Skills
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2. Overview Integrating research Writing the introduction and conclusion
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Overview
Integrating research
Writing the introduction and conclusion
MLA format
Integrating Research
The Introduction
The Conclusion
MLA Format
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3. Integrating Research The Research Hamburger
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Integrating Research The Research Hamburger
Your words: Topic Sentence, introduce the idea
Verb of attribution: according to…
Set up source as expert: researcher in…
Research: quote, paraphrase, summary (from notes)
Parenthetical citation: (page #)
Your words: analysis, commentary, this reveals…
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4. Example Paragraph
Read “Strong Body Paragraphs”
Write your own

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Introduction
This criterion assesses the extent to which the introduction makes clear how the research question relates to existing knowledge on the topic and explains how the topic chosen is significant and worthy of investigation.
0 Little or no attempt is made to set the research question into context. There is little or no attempt to explain the significance of the topic.
1 Some attempt is made to set the research question into context. There is some attempt to explain the significance of the topic and why it is worthy of investigation.
2 The context of the research question is clearly demonstrated. The introduction clearly explains the significance of the topic and why it is worthy of investigation.
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6. Example EE Intro
Read the EE Intro example. Answer the following questions:
How does the writer open the essay? What is the hook?
How does the writer explain the significance of the topic?
Does the writer provide background information?
Where does the thesis statement appear?
Where does the research question appear?

7. Intro Rules Start interesting
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Intro Rules
Start interesting
Provide necessary background information that the reader needs to have in order to understand your thesis
Establish why your topic is worthy of investigation
Provide the research question
Give the thesis
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Conclusion
This criterion assesses the extent to which the essay incorporates a conclusion that is relevant to the research question and is consistent with the evidence presented in the essay.
0 Little or no attempt is made to provide a conclusion that is relevant to the research question.
1 A conclusion is attempted that is relevant to the research question but may not be entirely consistent with the evidence presented in the essay.
2 An effective conclusion is clearly stated; it is relevant to the research question and consistent with the evidence presented in the essay. It should include unresolved questions where appropriate to the subject concerned.
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9. Conclusion Example How would you rate this conclusion?
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Conclusion Example
How would you rate this conclusion?
Is the writer effective in using the research to support his thesis/answer his research question?
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10. Formatting
You can use headings and subheadings in your paper (but you don’t have to)
Use MLA format for headings, works cited, and parenthetical citations (review OWL website)
You do not need an abstract
No contractions
Active voice always
Formal tone
Show example EE that uses headings and subheadings

11. First draft… Due Feb. 15 by 11:59pm (Day 1)
Typed, in MLA format, with Works Cited Page
Submit to turnitin.com
You may resubmit up until the due date
We will revise in class, if your first draft is late, you won’t get a revision, affecting your final draft grade
Submit sooner rather than later