Nov. 9

Journal 6: What is the most interesting thing you have discovered about your topic? Did you find it difficult to find credible sources?

- Introduction to outline
- Continued research

HW: Note cards due tomorrow

Nov. 8

Journal 5: Have you ever been disappointed before? What happened? And how did you move on from the situation?
- Continued research on topic; gathering and organizing notes
- brainstorm on thesis statement

Each student is required to take notes during our library time. I will be grading you on your note taking/participation. Keep your source cards and note cards separately, so that you can organize your thoughts and paper when you begin writing.

Nov. 7

We accomplished a great deal during our first week together! Today, your bibliography is due. We will continue researching and taking notes on your note cards. Be sure to remember to paraphrase and summarize your notes. I am looking for a nice balance between direct quotes and paraphrases.

Since Friday was the pep rally and playoffs, our schedule was shortened and changed a bit.

• Research Process Packet- Introduction to thesis
• Example thesis statements in class and together
• Begin working thesis- Thesis Brainstorm
• Individual student work on thesis
• Continuing research

Nov. 4

- Examples of source cards and note cards
- Continued research - bibliography and note cards

HW: Turn in working bibliography on Monday

Nov.3

Journal 4: What person has impacted you the most? How?

Make the following statement into an indirect quote:

She said, "I love my English class!"

- 4x6 note cards
- paraphrase and summary practice worksheet as a class
- paraphrase and summary of your own sources. Be prepared to share with class.
- continued work on bibliography

HW: Working bibliography due on Monday

Nov. 2

Journal 3: What are your strengths and weaknesses as a reader and writer? What do you think is your biggest challenge with the research paper? Be honest.

- Taking Notes Handout - Research Terms
- Understanding how to avoid plagiarism
- Remembering how to summarize & paraphrase - Examples in class and individual work
- Library time - continuing working on bibliography

HW: Bring in 4x6 note cards for a 20 pt. homework grade.

Nov. 1

Journal 2: Write down the deadlines, requirements and points of the research paper.

- Turn in topic
- Research deadlines and point values
- Introduction to working bibliography- source cards

• A discussion on finding appropriate sources
• How to do a proper Internet search 
• And following proper MLA guidelines on source cards

- Library time - starting the process of researching your topic

HW: By Thursday, you must have 4x6 note cards in class for a homework grade