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WRTG 101S
Writing Assignment #3: Research-Supported Essay
Writing Assignment #3 will be a
research-supported essay
.
Courses that fulfill the General Education Requirements (GERs)
at UMUC all have a common theme—
technological transformations
.
In following this theme throughout this semester in WRTG 101,
we have read the analyses of various authors on innovations and
technological transformations in education and in other fields.
In this essay, you will continue this theme of technological
transformations.
You have two choices for your essay topic.
Please choose
one
of the two choices.
Please note that both choices are identical to the choices you
had for writing assignment #2, the cause-effect essay.
You may write on the same topic that you wrote on for writing
assignment #2; however, you may be asked to adjust the topic in
some direction in order to write a more successful research
paper.
In addition, of course, you will expand on the number of
sources you use to defend your argument.
Technology and Education
Analyze the impact of a particular trend in technology on
education.
Our discussions in the class up to this point might be helpful
for you as you consider ideas for this topic.
You might analyze any one of the following.
These are just examples.
Many approaches are possible for this topic.
The potential effects of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
in higher education.
You might focus on a particular field of study for this choice.
The effects of online courses on education.
You might focus on a particular field of study for this choice.
The effects of using digital media in online courses
The effects of computer use in writing courses or courses in
other disciplines
The effects of certain forms of technology on reading skills or
reading habits
The potential effects of video games being introduced into
schools and used to help educate students
Technology and Your Field of Study
Analyze the impact of technology on a field of study of your
choice.
This option represents a more general approach to the essay.
Some examples might be the following. These are just
examples.
Many approaches are possible for this topic.
The effects of mobile devices on cybersecurity
The effects of the Internet on the field of advertising
The effects of cloud computing on a particular business field
The effects of the Internet in an area of communication studies
The effects of the Internet on global marketing strategies
The effects of a particular type of technology on health care
Outline for the essay
The essay should have the following elements:
an engaging introductory paragraph.
You might even want to cite sources in the opening paragraph to
make your opening engaging to the reader.
an effective and clear thesis statement
a statement of definitions and background on the topic on which
you are writing.
You will want to define any terms necessary for the reader.
You may want to provide a historical background on your topic.
unified, supported, and coherent body paragraphs that defend
the thesis
sources cited throughout the body paragraphs that support the
arguments in the paper
an effective conclusion
a “references” page that lists the sources cited.
The references should be listed in APA format.
The sources and citation format for this essay
You are required to use
at least six
sources for this essay.
At least
four
sources must be acquired through the databases subscribed to
by UMUC’s Information and Library Services.
In addition, at least
three
sources are to come from scholarly journals.
Keep in mind that
if the sources are scholarly, the argument you make in the paper
will be more persuasive.
For this reason, feel free to use all scholarly sources if you can.
In addition, please feel free to cite more than six sources.
You may find that seven or eight sources (or more) are
necessary to establish your argument and defend your thesis.
Please do not feel limited to using only six sources.
Use more if you would like to or need to.
Please cite your sources and list them at the end of your paper
using APA format.
Length:
1300-1500 words
The strategy for this essay:
This essay can be a
persuasive essay
, in which you try to persuade the reader of a particular
position.
Or
it can be an
expository essay
that synthesizes material, an essay in which you give
information to the reader and synthesize the different
viewpoints on an issue.
The following examples help illustrate these two approaches.
For a
persuasive essay,
you could take the position that video games should be
integrated into school science curricula to teach middle school
students.
You would cite articles that demonstrate research studies and
other pieces of evidence to support the claim that video games
can enhance instruction in science classes and will help middle
school students learn science more effectively.
If you write a persuasive essay, please
follow one of the following three options for organization
:
Classical (deductive) approach
Inductive approach
Refutation approach
More information on these three styles is given in the following
video tutorial:
http://info.umuc.edu/academicwrtg/WRTG101_101S/wa3_lectur
e_f.html
For an
expository essay
, you could
synthesize
information on this topic, one that summarizes and analyzes the
evidence for and against using video games in school curricula.
Format
Double space.
Include a title page with the paper’s title, your name, the date,
and “WRTG 101S.”
Cite sources using APA format
Submit your paper as an attachment
What to submit:
Proposal/Prewriting –
By the end of Week 4, submit as an attachment to the
assignment folder for Writing Assignment #3. Please include
the following as a proposal:
Identify your topic.
If you are
not
planning to use the same topic that you used for the cause-
effect essay, please explain how you came to that decision. If
you
are
planning to use the same topic, please include some thoughts
on how your research essay will go beyond what you are writing
for the cause-effect essay. (Do you plan to adjust the topic in
any way? Will the topic be exactly the same with more or
different sources?)
Do you envision your research essay being expository or
persuasive?
Also include any ideas you have so far from prewriting. Your
prewriting can take many forms. For example, some people like
to do brainstorming/freewriting. Some people may be ready to
work on an outline.
Do not wait for feedback on your proposal/prewriting! Keep
working on your paper, and I will let you know if I have any
concerns.
Rough Draft –
By the end of Week 5, submit your rough draft as an additional
attachment to the same assignment folder. Make this as
complete a draft as possible. However, regardless of how much
you have done, submit your rough draft by the end of Week 5. If
there are areas of the paper that you are having difficulty with,
you can ask about them in a note on your rough draft, and I will
try to help.
You will receive feedback on your rough draft during Week 6. I
recommend that you keep working on the paper while you are
waiting for feedback.
Revised Paper
– By the end of Week 7, submit your complete, revised paper
as a third attachment to the same assignment folder. This
version will be graded using the following rubric:
Introduction
topic introduced effectively
6
strong thesis provided
5
Conclusion
10
Paragraph development
unity maintained
10
support provided
10
coherence maintained
10
Research
Current as appropriate
4
scholarly as appropriate
6
woven into the paper effectively
6
cited correctly in the paper
6
listed correctly in the “references” page
6
Grammar and mechanics
Punctuation
7
word-level grammar
7
sentence-level grammar
7
Total
100

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WRTG 101SWriting Assignment #3 Research-Supported EssayWr.docx

  • 1. WRTG 101S Writing Assignment #3: Research-Supported Essay Writing Assignment #3 will be a research-supported essay . Courses that fulfill the General Education Requirements (GERs) at UMUC all have a common theme— technological transformations . In following this theme throughout this semester in WRTG 101, we have read the analyses of various authors on innovations and technological transformations in education and in other fields. In this essay, you will continue this theme of technological transformations. You have two choices for your essay topic. Please choose one of the two choices. Please note that both choices are identical to the choices you had for writing assignment #2, the cause-effect essay. You may write on the same topic that you wrote on for writing assignment #2; however, you may be asked to adjust the topic in some direction in order to write a more successful research paper.
  • 2. In addition, of course, you will expand on the number of sources you use to defend your argument. Technology and Education Analyze the impact of a particular trend in technology on education. Our discussions in the class up to this point might be helpful for you as you consider ideas for this topic. You might analyze any one of the following. These are just examples. Many approaches are possible for this topic. The potential effects of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in higher education. You might focus on a particular field of study for this choice. The effects of online courses on education. You might focus on a particular field of study for this choice. The effects of using digital media in online courses The effects of computer use in writing courses or courses in
  • 3. other disciplines The effects of certain forms of technology on reading skills or reading habits The potential effects of video games being introduced into schools and used to help educate students Technology and Your Field of Study Analyze the impact of technology on a field of study of your choice. This option represents a more general approach to the essay. Some examples might be the following. These are just examples. Many approaches are possible for this topic. The effects of mobile devices on cybersecurity The effects of the Internet on the field of advertising The effects of cloud computing on a particular business field The effects of the Internet in an area of communication studies The effects of the Internet on global marketing strategies The effects of a particular type of technology on health care
  • 4. Outline for the essay The essay should have the following elements: an engaging introductory paragraph. You might even want to cite sources in the opening paragraph to make your opening engaging to the reader. an effective and clear thesis statement a statement of definitions and background on the topic on which you are writing. You will want to define any terms necessary for the reader. You may want to provide a historical background on your topic. unified, supported, and coherent body paragraphs that defend the thesis sources cited throughout the body paragraphs that support the arguments in the paper an effective conclusion a “references” page that lists the sources cited. The references should be listed in APA format.
  • 5. The sources and citation format for this essay You are required to use at least six sources for this essay. At least four sources must be acquired through the databases subscribed to by UMUC’s Information and Library Services. In addition, at least three sources are to come from scholarly journals. Keep in mind that if the sources are scholarly, the argument you make in the paper will be more persuasive. For this reason, feel free to use all scholarly sources if you can. In addition, please feel free to cite more than six sources. You may find that seven or eight sources (or more) are necessary to establish your argument and defend your thesis.
  • 6. Please do not feel limited to using only six sources. Use more if you would like to or need to. Please cite your sources and list them at the end of your paper using APA format. Length: 1300-1500 words The strategy for this essay: This essay can be a persuasive essay , in which you try to persuade the reader of a particular position. Or it can be an expository essay that synthesizes material, an essay in which you give information to the reader and synthesize the different viewpoints on an issue.
  • 7. The following examples help illustrate these two approaches. For a persuasive essay, you could take the position that video games should be integrated into school science curricula to teach middle school students. You would cite articles that demonstrate research studies and other pieces of evidence to support the claim that video games can enhance instruction in science classes and will help middle school students learn science more effectively. If you write a persuasive essay, please follow one of the following three options for organization : Classical (deductive) approach Inductive approach Refutation approach More information on these three styles is given in the following video tutorial: http://info.umuc.edu/academicwrtg/WRTG101_101S/wa3_lectur e_f.html
  • 8. For an expository essay , you could synthesize information on this topic, one that summarizes and analyzes the evidence for and against using video games in school curricula. Format Double space. Include a title page with the paper’s title, your name, the date, and “WRTG 101S.” Cite sources using APA format Submit your paper as an attachment What to submit: Proposal/Prewriting – By the end of Week 4, submit as an attachment to the assignment folder for Writing Assignment #3. Please include the following as a proposal: Identify your topic. If you are not planning to use the same topic that you used for the cause- effect essay, please explain how you came to that decision. If you
  • 9. are planning to use the same topic, please include some thoughts on how your research essay will go beyond what you are writing for the cause-effect essay. (Do you plan to adjust the topic in any way? Will the topic be exactly the same with more or different sources?) Do you envision your research essay being expository or persuasive? Also include any ideas you have so far from prewriting. Your prewriting can take many forms. For example, some people like to do brainstorming/freewriting. Some people may be ready to work on an outline. Do not wait for feedback on your proposal/prewriting! Keep working on your paper, and I will let you know if I have any concerns. Rough Draft – By the end of Week 5, submit your rough draft as an additional attachment to the same assignment folder. Make this as complete a draft as possible. However, regardless of how much you have done, submit your rough draft by the end of Week 5. If there are areas of the paper that you are having difficulty with, you can ask about them in a note on your rough draft, and I will try to help. You will receive feedback on your rough draft during Week 6. I recommend that you keep working on the paper while you are waiting for feedback. Revised Paper – By the end of Week 7, submit your complete, revised paper as a third attachment to the same assignment folder. This version will be graded using the following rubric:
  • 10. Introduction topic introduced effectively 6 strong thesis provided 5 Conclusion 10 Paragraph development unity maintained 10 support provided 10 coherence maintained 10 Research Current as appropriate 4 scholarly as appropriate 6
  • 11. woven into the paper effectively 6 cited correctly in the paper 6 listed correctly in the “references” page 6 Grammar and mechanics Punctuation 7 word-level grammar 7 sentence-level grammar 7 Total 100