$165
for 6 classesWhat's included
6 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Assignments leading up to well-written research paperAssessment
Papers will be graded using a college research paper rubric.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Did you know that some studies state nearly two-thirds of high school students cannot write? Did you know that even Ivy League colleges report that nearly fifty percent of their freshmen visit their writing centers during their freshman year. Studies also confirm that strong writing is essential to college success. In this interactive class, college professor, published author, and homeschool cooperative teacher, Cheryl Carter, will guide college-bound students in the process of writing a college-level paper. Her experience as an English professor and special needs writing tutor, coupled with her experience as a homeschooling mother of five, has given her unique insight into how to help students write well for college. This class is largely based on her Research Paper Writing book. Homework and previous class information will be reviewed in each session. Each session will consist of two parts. Session 1 Focus: Five Steps of Writing Students will learn the basic steps of the Writing Process. Students will learn how to (1) organize their thoughts into a plan, (2) draft a paper, (3)revise as necessary, and (4) self-edit their writing and finally how to publish the paper. At the conclusion of this lesson students will be able to identify the five writing steps and explain the nuances of each step. and Focus: Thesis Statements and Topic selection Students will learn how to write strong thesis statements that will help guide them when writing a first draft. They will explore their thesis statements with the instructor. They will also choose a viable topic for their research paper based on their interests. Homework; Assigned pages workbook: The Ivy League Guide to Writing the Research Paper by Carter Session 2 Focus: Organizing your research Students will learn how to organize and minimize their research. They will also learn how to appropriately identify scholarly sources. Students will also learn the three types of note-taking that college professors require students to use in their papers and how to take notes. and Focus: Outlining your research paper Students will develop a research paper (sentence) outline. Students will and schedule draft writing time based on the outline. Students will Homework: Assigned pages workbook: The Ivy League Guide to Writing the Research Paper by Carter Session 3 Focus: Structuring your paragraphs and developing your argument Students will learn how to structure their paragraphs such that their arguments and opinions are logical, clear and meaningful for the reader. Students will learn how to write a strong introduction and how to integrate their thesis statement into the paper. The five ways to conclude an essay powerfully will also be discussed and examples will be reviewed. and Focus: How to cite sources in your research paper Students will learn how to cite academic sources using their preferred method based on their potential college major (APA, Chicago, MLA, or Turabian), How to cite websites, interviews, books, journals, and apps will be discussed. Homework: Assigned pages workbook: The Ivy League Guide to Writing the Research Paper by Carter Session 4 Focus: How to approach writing your first draft Students will learn how to write their first research paper draft using a writing schedule. Students will develop their writing schedule. and Focus: Revising Your First Draft and plagiarism Students will revise their first drafts. In particular, student will learn how to self-edit and locate their own errors. Students will also voluntarily share their drafts with other students. Students will also review ways to avoid plagiarism. Homework: Assigned pages workbook: The Ivy League Guide to Writing the Research Paper by Carter Session 5 Focus: Polishing Your Final Draft Students will share their final drafts with other students and ask questions regarding their final research papers. Students will also and Focus: Publishing Your Research Paper Students will review a sample research paper and discuss the merits of the paper and improvements the writer can make on the paper. Homework: Final papers will be submitted for teacher commentary Session 6 Students will schedule an individual fifteen-minute meeting with the instructor to review their final paper.
Learning Goals
Students will complete a college research paper using scholarly sources.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents may remind students to complete asignments.
Supply List
Students will be provided pdf of class notes and assignments. Students will use Google Classroom to upload their writing assignments and final research paper.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
As a college professor and homeschooling parent, I know what students need to succeed in college. Cheryl Carter, a homeschooling mother, college English professor and homeschool guidance counselor with a post-graduate certificate in “College Admissions” from Columbia University. She enjoys helping students master the writing process.
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