This document outlines the schedule and assignments for Unit 2 of a composition course. It includes the following: - An introduction to Unit 2, which focuses on the research process, and Library Week, when students will do research. - Assignments include an annotated bibliography, where students summarize and evaluate sources; a research essay proposal, where they propose a topic to their instructor; and a final research essay. - Readings are assigned from the course textbook to provide guidance on skills like developing a research plan, source evaluation, formatting annotations, writing proposals and essays, and using proper academic tone. - Important due dates are noted, such as for early warning grades and draft submissions of the annotated bibliography

1. UNIT 2: The Research Process
DATE MONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY
WEEK 5
2/6-2/10
Administrative
Deadlines
Tuesday,
September 22:
Early Warning
Grades due.
Looking Ahead to The Unit
3 Research Assignment
What topic should I research
during Unit 2?
Readings Due
A&B pgs 508-525
Introduction to Unit 2 /
Library Week
What is an annotated
bibliography?
What is Library Week?
Readings Due
Unit 2 Assignment Sheet
A&B pgs 649-656
Finding and Evaluating
Sources
How do I make a research
plan?
Readings Due
A&B pgs 526-535
WEEK 6
2/13-2/17
ß LIBRARY WEEK à
Report to the Library
Every Day
WEEK 7
2/20-2/24
NO CLASS:
PRESIDENTS’ DAY
Annotated Bibliography
Formatting
How should I set up this
assignment?
Readings Due
MLA 8 Document
A&B pgs 155-158
Professional Life Writing
Skills Workshop Day #2
How do I write a proposal?
Writing Due
Annotated Bibliography
Final Draft
Submit on BbLearn by
11:59 pm
WEEK 8
2/27-3/3
Administrative
Deadlines
Midterm week.
Writing an Essay Proposal
How do I propose a research
idea to my instructor for
composition?
Readings Due
Research Essay Proposal
Assignment
Editing for Standard English
Usage
What does it mean to write in
a professional, academic tone
and how do I do it?
Writing Due
Journal Grading Round 2
Readings Due
A&B pgs 634-647
Professional Life Writing
Skills Workshop Day #3
How do I write a
resume/CV and cover
letter?
Writing Due
Research Essay Proposals
Submit on BbLearn by
11:59 pm