Write the thesis statement of your research paper. Be sure to write it in one or two complete sentences.

Learning Goal: I’m working on a english writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

Choosing a Topic

Choosing a topic is the first step in writing a research paper. Choose your British literature topic from the list that was given. Record your topic and your research question about the topic.

Remember: You need to complete the assignment by the due date to receive full credit.

Total score: ____ of 10 points

(Score for Question 1: ___ of 4 points)

• What is your topic?
• What is your research question?

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(Score for Question 2: ___ of 6 points)

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ASSIGNMENT 2

Planning a Research Paper

The questions below will help you plan your research paper of the next few lessons. You may have already answered some of them in your Student Guide, so refer to your Student Guide, if you wish.

Remember: You need to complete and turn in the assignment by the conclusion of Unit 5, Lesson 12 – “Finish Your Plan” – to receive full credit.

Total score: ____ of 100 points

(Score for Question 1: ___ of 15 points)

• Write the thesis statement of your research paper. Be sure to write it in one or two complete sentences.
• Write a formal outline for your research paper. Include topics, subtopics, and details so that the reader gains a clear idea of the contents of your paper. Use your organized notes as a basis for your outline. Remember to begin with a title and to follow all the formatting rules. You may refer to the Making Formal Outlines page to help with the format.
• List four or more sources that you are using for your research paper. At least one should be a print source. Provide all the information you included on your bibliography cards.

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(Score for Question 2: ___ of 70 points)

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(Score for Question 3: ___ of 15 points)

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ASSIGNMENT 3

Responding to a Persuasive Prompt

Type your name and the date at the top of this page. Type or paste your draft into this document. Be sure that your draft is double-spaced and in 12 point, Times New Roman font. Save the file as BWL_S1_06.05_Critical Skills Practice_FirstInitial_LastName.docx.

Example: BWL_S1_06.05_Critical Skills Practice_M_Smith.docx

Total score: ____ of 50 points

(Score for Question 1: ___ of 50 points)

Read the prompt below. Consider your position on the issue. Then respond to the prompt with a well-developed multiparagraph essay. You have 30 minutes to complete this assignment. Your assignment will be graded based on the Persuasive Prompt Grading Rubric. The rubric can be found in your Unit Resources.

Prompt

Many teens and young adults have personal music players, such as MP3s, that allow them to take their favorite music with them wherever they go. Such devices require earbuds, and users can often be seen with at least one earbud firmly in place, listening to music as they go about their daily business. Some critics of these music players, however, argue that users tend to be isolated in the world of their music. Users, these critics say, do not really pay attention to what is going on around them; and they behave rudely when they carry on conversations with others while wearing at least one earbud.

Assignment: Do personal music players such as MP3s isolate their users and hamper social interaction? Should such devices be set aside in some situations to promote social interaction and even safety? Plan and write a response in which you state your position and persuade readers to agree with you. Support your opinions with reasons and examples.

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