Mrs. Opaleski-DiMeo - English III
Step Three of Authentic Assessment Project:
The Research Writing Process and MLA Format
Part 1: Note-Taking: Outline of Content and Research
Content - Your paper must include information on the following:
I Introduction (1-2 pages)
A. Is College Worth It? (Step One and Two journals and readings)
B. Definition of the American Dream – YOUR ideas with textual evidence from the articles read in class to support it (Step One and Two journals and readings)
C. Definition of Success – YOUR ideas with textual evidence from the articles read in class to support it (Step One and Two journals and reading)
D. Includes proper MLA internal citation
II Training or College Options (2 pages)
A. Three education/training requirements - a.k.a. colleges, trade or tech. programs, military, etc)
1. These can be safety, target and reach schools or just options for your post-secondary goals
B. Be specific in research include the following details FOR EACH OF THE COLLEGES:
1. tuition, admission requirements, enrollment, acceptance rate, majors that you are interested in
2. job placement, scholarships YOU are eligible for, financial aid
3. athletic/extracurricular activities that YOU are interested in, etc.
4. reasons why you want to go to these schools
5. Includes proper MLA internal citation
C. Suggested Reputable Sources
1. Naviance
2. College Board
3. The individual college’s website – www.rutgers.edu, www.tcnj.edu, etc.
THIS SHOULD BE PARAPHRASING AND SUMMARIZING OF YOUR RESEARCH – LITTLE DIRECT QUOTING
C. For trade or military ONLY–
1. look at qualifications needed, programs offered, cost, etc. – INCLUDE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL INFORMATION AND TRAINING. YOU MUST INTERVIEW A VOTECH TEACHER TO GET THE INFORMATION REQUIRED
2. skills you will gain/certifications, goals of the program/branch of the military, and the “end game” of the program
3. Suggested sources: the branch of the military website; for example www.army.gov, the website for your vo-tech training, etc.
III Career Research (1 -2 pages)
A. Job requirements
1. Degree or certification needed
2. Skills, expectations, responsibilities (what you will actually do in your job)
3. Working conditions – shifts, times, location, travel, etc.
B. Projected/Average Compensation
1. Salary estimates
2. Benefits
3. Personal perks
4. Job Availability
5. Placement
6. Future –meaning advancement opportunities and longevity of career
7. Includes proper MLA citation
C. Suggested Reputable Sources
1. Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/occ
2. Naviance
3. College Board
4. Career and Education www.careerandeducation.com
THIS SHOULD BE PARAPHRASING AND SUMMARIZING OF YOUR RESEARCH – LITTLE DIRECT QUOTING
Part 2 – The Draft
Requirements
o 4-6 pages, typed, double spaced
o MUST HAVE internal citations
o 4 sources minimum
o Properly Formatted Works Cited Page (DOES NOT COUNT TOWARD YOUR CONTENT PAGES)
o MUST submit to Turnitin by Thursday, December 14th We will conducting a peer review in class on Friday the 15th to revise and edit the draft
DEADLINE: Submit to Turnitin by Thursday, December 14th at 7:30am
Part 3 – The Final Revised Paper
o Review peer’s comments
o Complete Self-Evaluation on Turnitin
o Meets all of the draft requirements
o All content and mechanical errors revised and edited
o MUST submit to Turnitin.com by 7:30 am
DEADLINE: Submit to Turnitin by 7:30 on Thursday,December 21st