7 Module 6
The purpose of Module Six is to delve into the third and final unit of the course – “Research Argument.”
Objectives
The Module Six assignments will guide you toward the following objectives:
- Engage in independent revision to create a strong final Essay #2 argument essay
- Identify a meaningful topic for a career-focused, research-based argument
- Locate and review credible sources to learn more about a topic
- Research a topic to become more informed and knowledgeable
- Assemble credible sources in an annotated bibliography
- Develop a working thesis for a research-based argument essay
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We are now moving into the final unit of this WRT 101 course. In this unit, you will build on the skills you’ve gained related to analysis, argument, and writing and apply them to the development of an extended, research-based argument paper about a topic related to your career interest. This process will require two main stages – a research stage and a drafting stage:
- Research stage: In the research stage, you will use research strategies and resources to gather a collection of credible sources related to your topic. You will then create an annotated bibliography.
- Drafting stage:In the drafting stage, you will create an extended argument in which you integrate your research to provide support for your argument.
The readings and assignments for Module Six, then, focus mostly on research and source use.
Readings
The Module Six readings cover three subject areas: (1) Essay #3 (and Annotated Bibliography) Instructions, (2) Library Research, and (3) Plagiarism and Source Use.
Essay #3 (and Annotated Bibliography) Instructions
You will first want to become familiar with the instructions for the annotated bibliography and final essay you will complete in this unit. You can open these instructions and corresponding grading rubrics in separate browser windows by clicking the links below:
- Essay #3, Part I: Annotated Bibliography
- Essay #3, Part I: Annotated Bibliography Grading Rubric
- Essay #3, Part II: Research Argument
- Essay #3, Part II: Research Argument Grading Rubric
Oregon Writes Open Writing Text
- Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Avoiding Plagiarism
- Strategies for Gathering Reliable Information
- Seven Steps of the Research Process
MIT Comparative Media Studies – Writing
Optional – Carteret Community College Library
- This “plagiarism” video is provided by Carteret Community College Library. Click the following link to open the video in a new browser window: “Plagiarism.”
Optional – Cornell University
- “Recognizing and Avoiding Plagiarism”: Go through the modules under the “Logistics” link and then test your knowledge by clicking “Exercises” and taking the quiz. (Note: your instructor will not receive these quiz results.)
Optional – Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab (OWL)
Aside from the readings and tutorials above, your assigned readings include your