As a result of this unit, students will be able to:
- Write a 5-7 page problem solution paper demonstrating:
- Source synthesis
- Academic introductions and conclusions
- APA formatting competence (title page, header, page numbers, reference page)
- Reference page with at least 5 citations
- A balance of quoted and paraphrased in-text citations
Assignment Description:
Lessons in this unit are designed to equip the students with the skills to write a formal APA paper as a culmination of their research process from the previous two units. It is a final demonstration of the student's research skills (choosing a focused topic, developing a research question, using library materials for support) source-based writing skills (evaluating, synthesizing, and documenting sources), and critical thinking skills.
The "spirit of guidance" is still prioritized for most of the lessons
and multiple drafts of various parts of the paper can be assigned based
on your lesson design. It is strongly encouraged that some form of
peer-review be used so that students are actively sharing their progress
with one another. The most important skills to be emphasized for this
assignment are critique and source synthesis along with the mechanics of
APA formatting for integrating sources. The final one-on-one conference
of the semester most often is focused on reviewing a draft of the IRP
with the student.
Task/Prompt:
Choose an organization that is actively working towards addressing a
problem in society (community, state, region or country) affecting a
distinct population (women, animals, children, etc.). Write a
problem/solution paper that describes and critiques three current
solutions offered by the organization and recommends how to improve
them.
Structure:
| I. Introduction Solution #1 II. Description III. Critique IV. Improvement Solution #2 V. Description VI. Critique VII. Improvement VIII. Conclusion |
Formatting:
APA Research Paper formatting should be used, including a title page,
headers, headings, and the reference page. Final papers should be 5-7
pages, Times New Roman, Size 12, Double-spaced, with 1-inch margins on
all sides. (Paper size: 8 1/2 x 11-inches) Note: The Reference page
should not include the annotations from the annotated bibliography.
Sources:
A minimum of 5 academic sources (not including the organization website,
and at least 3 peer-reviewed) should be used in this paper. Most body
paragraphs must demonstrate synthesis of more than one source.
Plagiarism:
Both intentional and unintentional plagiarism should be dealt with
harshly at this point of the semester. Consequences vary from instructor
to instructor, however, ALL A-level final drafts must be completely
free from plagiarism. Passing/failing a student should be seriously
considered if they are not understanding the seriousness of plagiarism
and/or how to avoid it.
Student Assignment Prompt
Assignment Deadlines:
Part 1 of research paper
ONE body section (1 solution) only
2-3 para. with at least 2 sources synthesized
Due: 04/20 Wednesday before class: 5pm (for in-class workshop)
Complete 1st draft
All 8 paragraphs, title page, reference list
Due: 04/27 Wednesday before class by 5pm (for in-class peer-review)
Complete final draft
All 8 paragraphs, title page, reference list
Due: 05/04 Wednesday by 11:59pm
IRP Grading Rubric
Student Writing Samples:
Sample #1: Earthquake Loss Reduction
Sample #2: American Teenagers Lack Global Experience: A Critique of Two Solutions
Sample #3: Impacts and Solutions of Air Pollution
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