In this six week class, students will learn how to conduct their own research to write a full MLA formatted research paper while choosing the topic of their own choice. Students will work with argumentative topics and will choose from an approved list of topics (which will prove students with the opportunity to complete research on topics of their own interests while also challenging students to work with topics they might not have originally!

This course builds upon a previous course titled: "High School Research: Developing Skills". While it is not necessary to have completed that course before taking this one, I do highly encourage those who are interested in taking this course to talk with me if you have any questions. In this course, we will not be spending extended time learning how to do the necessary steps to completing research, but rather learning how we can take skills that we already know and perfect them. Each week students will be developing a research paper while practicing the more finite details of college-level writing. The teacher will provide feedback at every step and at every level. Student's needs will be met on an individual basis and students will be challenged no matter where they are in the process and no matter where their struggles.

Week One, Days One and Two:
     - Introduction to Research and Expectations
     - Informational Packet Distributed and Discussed
     - Discussion of Topics and Choice of Topics
     - Asking the Right Questions
          - Depth of Knowledge Charts
     - Learning to Set Weekly Goals (Time Management)
Week Two, Days Three and Four:
     - Introductions and Hooks
     - Developing a Thesis Statement
     - Using the DOK Questions to Develop Argument
     - Effective Keyword Searches
Week Three, Days Five and Six:
     - Advanced MLA Citations for Sources
     - Locating Evidence and Supporting the Argument
          - Finishing Previous Skills and Activities
Week Four, Days Seven and Eight:
     - Writing an Introduction
     - In-Text Citations
     - Embedding Quotes
          - Techniques for Specialty Embedding
          - Styles of Embedding, Purposes, and Effectiveness
     - Developing Paragraphs
Week Five, Days Nine and Ten:
     - In-Text Citations
     - Embedding Quotes
          - Techniques for Specialty Embedding
          - Styles of Embedding, Purposes, and Effectiveness
     - Developing Paragraphs
          - Finishing Previous Skills and Activities
     - Peer Reviews and Feedback
Week Six, Days Eleven and Twelve:
     - Teacher Feedback and Editing/Reviewing
     - Turning in Papers for Final Feedback
     - Presentation of Ideas to Peers
     - Self-Reflection and Paper Analysis