High School Research II: Perfecting Skills

In this six week course, students will conduct their own research with the purpose of developing a full MLA formatted research paper by furthering their own skills to meet college-level standards.

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60 minutes

per class

Twice per week

over 6 weeks

13-18

year olds

1-6

learners per class

per learner - per class

How does a “Multi-Day” course work?

Meets multiple times at scheduled times

Live video chats, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher

Great for engaging projects and interacting with diverse classmates from other states and countries

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Description

Class Experience

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...

Students will be able to:
     - Introduce Research and Identify Expectations
     - Discuss Topics and Choice of Topics
     - Ask the Right Questions
     - Use Depth of Knowledge Charts
     - Set Weekly Goals (Time Management)
     - Develop Introductions and Hooks
     - Develop a Thesis Statement
     - Use the DOK Questions to Develop Argument
     - Use Effective Keyword Searches
     - Use Advanced MLA Citations for Sources
     - Locate Evidence and Supporting the Argument
     - Write an Introduction
     - Cite Sources with In-Text Citations
     - Embed Quotes
     - Develop Paragraphs
     - Participate in Peer Reviews and Feedback
     - Complete Teacher Feedback and Editing/Reviewing
     - Turn in Papers for Final Feedback
     - Present Ideas to Peers
     - Self-Analyze

I have taught professionally for five years in public schools but have worked for more than ten years in tutoring, mentoring, and educating students. I currently run many mini-versions and full live versions of these classes in Outschool as well and have reviews for all of them! Research is a skill that is covered at all levels in brick and mortar schools and is therefore something I have experience with quite a bit. This is the second course in a series which covers additional research skills and which highlights many of the skills colleges desire in their students. Here is a link to this course if you would like to view it: https://outschool.com/classes/high-school-research-developing-skills-CnfSxLHD?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Students may need to complete work outside of class if they are unable to finish it during class time.

Students will turn in a fully formatted MLA research paper. 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.

2 hours per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.

Teacher

Kaitlyn Fischer: Close-Reading Specialist

High School and Middle School English

705 total reviews

418 completed classes

About Me

Hello!

My name is Kaitlyn Fischer and I have taught high school and middle school English and have also taught middle school math. I have worked in both Missouri and in Colorado. I have taught all of the following classes: AP Language and...