This document outlines the schedule and assignments for a unit on place studies research essays over 4 weeks from October 16th to November 10th. It includes due dates for essay outlines, rough drafts, and final drafts as well as required readings on topics like outlining, thesis statements, incorporating sources, and MLA citations. Students will submit journal posts each week and attend one-on-one conferences in Week 10 to get feedback on their outline from the instructor. They will also participate in a peer drafting workshop in Week 11 to provide feedback on each other's rough drafts. The goal of the unit is for students to complete a final research essay draft by November 10th.