Research Writing for Advanced Learners
This semester long course encourages students to demonstrate critical thinking and academic research skills on a topic of the student’s choosing.
Teacher Jaquita, M.Ed.
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What's included
15 live meetings
11 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Learners will have homework assignments nearly every week. From outline, to drafting, to submitting final copies, learners will engage in routine writing. I give feedback as needed. All learners are required to send drafts in 48-72 hours before class to receive informal feedback before final submission.Assessment
Learners will have two research essays due in this course. I assess each essay against a rubric that will be provided to learners before the final essay is due. I also provide personalized comments that praise learners for what was done well, and I identify one to three areas of opportunity for writing growth.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 9
Intermediate - Advanced Level
Welcome to "Research Writing for Advanced Writers," a comprehensive course designed to equip students with the essential skills required to produce high-quality academic research papers. This course is perfect for advanced middle and beginning high school students or anyone looking to enhance their academic writing abilities. Learning how to write a research paper is important because it develops critical thinking skills, teaches you how to effectively research and analyze information, allows you to communicate complex ideas clearly, and provides a foundation for contributing new knowledge to your field, all while honing essential skills like organization, citation, and proper academic writing style; making it a valuable tool for academic success. I create an engaging learning environment for learners in which everyone feels comfortable discussing, sharing work and asking questions for clarification. I support my learners in idea creation, paragraph development, stylistic choices, revision and editing. A typical class follows the following structure: 1. Lesson Introduction: 5 minutes 2. Guided Instruction: 10 minutes 3. Independent Writing Time: 30 minutes 4. Closing/Review: 5 minutes 5. Homework Assignment: 5 minutes Expectations All students are expected to be prepared for class. All students should participate and ask questions during class for clarification. Students should be respectful of all other students (muting backgrounds, keeping chats class related, etc.). Students are expected to on track with class assignments and communicate with the teacher for extensions if needed. Other Important Information If a learner misses class, recordings will be available in the classroom. Please note that learners must attend one live class to have access to recordings. I will also provide the link to the class presentations. Homework is posted each week. I encourage all learners to use Google Docs. This class requires each learner to do work inside class. Having learners use this technology and share the link with me during class allows me to ensure learners are actively working and assist in real time. Before enrolling, ensure your learner is able to be on Zoom and work in Google Docs simultaneously.
Learning Goals
Understand the fundamental components of a research paper.Develop critical thinking and analytical skills.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)15 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Research
In this class, learners will have an opportunity to introduce themselves, review course outline and expectations. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Introduction to Modern Language Association (MLA) format
In this class, learners will review the MLA 9th edition handbook, published by the Modern Language Association. Learners will do in class activities to practice in-text citations that give the author's last name and a page number. Learners will create a list of Works Cited that gives full details of every source used in the activity. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Research Unit 1: Digital Transformation
In this class, we will have a discussion on how technology has transformed different aspects of our culture, lives, businesses, education, etc. Learners will create their own research topic based on this theme. Learners will brainstorm ideas with the class. Learners will review an outline and be assigned an outline for homework. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Credible Sources
In this class, we will review credible vs. non-credible sources. Learners will learn about the variety of sources that are available to use for research. Learners will begin gathering sources and building body paragraphs. All learners will be required to use Google Docs and share their document with the teacher to monitor progress and ensure work is being done. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
GoogleDocs does require the use of a gmail account. Please ensure your learner has an account set up.
Please Note: You can create a Google Account for your child under 13 (or the applicable age in your country), and manage it using Family Link. With Google Accounts, children get access to Google products like Search, Chrome, and Gmail, and you can set up basic digital ground rules to supervise them.
Pre-Requisites
Learners that enroll in this course should have demonstrated complete mastery of the five-paragraph essay before engaging in extended research essays.
Supply List
Access to Google Docs Writing Journal Pen/Pencil
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in English from Georgia Southern University
I have over nine years of experience teaching writing to learners of all ages in the classroom. Additionally, I've had over four years of experience, and I've taught over 3,000 learners on Outschool.Reviews
Live Group Course
$300
for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-8 learners per class
