Writing Seminar: The College Paper
Learners will receive individual feedback, correction, and specific direction as they compose their papers. This small class also helps ADD, struggling and neurodivergent learners in a sequential matter, to compose a research paper.
Cheryl Carter Creative Classroom
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(180)
What's included
6 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
Writing Seminar: The College Research Paper In this class learners will work closely with the instructor, a college professor, to write a college level research paper. Using the college writing seminar model, learners will receive feedback, correction, and specific direction as they compose their papers. This class helps individuals, in a very simple step-by-step matter, to compose an APA or MLA cited research paper. Critical inquiry, argument, and research methods will be emphasized. This seminar is perfect for reluctant or struggling writers who want to master writing the research paper and require a sequential easy method to approach their writing. Writing seminar students compose a significant portion of their papers getting feedback in each step of the paper composition process. Students will have access to an online classroom (Canvas) with writing resources, but the primary writing work takes place live in the Outschool Zoom classroom. Upon registration, learners will be given access to the online classroom with videos and writing resources. Session One: Understanding the seminar format Understanding the assignment Choosing a topic from teacher list How to conduct superficial research In class: Free-write on topic Session Two. Composing a thesis statement Building a basic outline Conducting superficial research Homework: Write an introduction paragraph Session Three: Navigating research websites: Google Scholar, Jstor, etc. Prepare to take notes on research Review the introduction paragraph Types of notes taken from the research Organizing your research Homework: Compose three body paragraphs Session Four: Review draft first body paragraphs Make decisions based on your research Populate your outline with your research How to cite APA or MLA style in-text Completing the reference page of paper Homework: Integrate research into your paragraphs Session Five: Think about transitions in your paragraphs Review composition of body paragraphs integrating the research Review rubric Using a reverse outline to check your paper Homework: Compose a draft of the research paper Session Six: Review drafts of the paper Review checklist Work in small groups to critique one another’s papers Homework: Submit final paper to the instructor
Learning Goals
Students will write a college level research paper using APA or MLA research citation.
Other Details
Supply List
Internet access.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2018
4.7
180reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Cheryl R. Carter is a busy homeschooling mother, author, speaker and a college professor with a passion to help others write well. She teaches English and Creative Writing classes and has written broadly on a variety of subjects.. She is the author of several books including Organize Your Life, Chasing God and the Kids Too, Essential Writing Skills for the College Bound Student, Inspire the Writer in Your Child and Organize Your AD/HD Child. In addition to writing fiction and poetry in her spare time, she blogs regularly on issues of clarity in written communication and the family. She has a BA in English Literature and a MFA in Creative Writing and has done graduate study in Special Education. She has a Certificate in College Admission from Columbia University. She has also written literary guides and won academic awards for her writing. Her books have been translated into Hebrew, German, Czech and Polish are selling well internationally. Carter's curriculum and writing classes focus on equipping students with the vital skills for lifetime communication success. Her curriculum and classes are marked by a sense of depth yet simplicity that nurture a love of writing in students.
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Live Group Class
$215
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
30 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-6 learners per class
