“Though this be madness, yet there is method in ‘t.” – Polonius in Hamlet This blog is for the reflections, thoughts, rants, and discussions of Mrs. Caldwell’s Senior English classes at Mountain Brook High School. Come and check out the madness. There is method to all of it, I assure you!
You have the preliminary packet with the bones of what is expected on the research paper. Use this post to ask additional questions that may not have been covered in class. These can be related to topics, requirements, deadlines, etc.
I will be introducing the research paper format and topic options very soon. I know that you have opinions regarding the process. Keeping in mind that this kind of paper will be required in many of your college classes, what would you like to see done differently in the research paper process? Explain a good or bad experience you had with some aspect of researching, writing, or developing a research paper. Leave out the names to protect the innocent. Also, remember that rants such as “Don’t make it about literature!” and “Make it short” are not really valid or realistic. This is senior English. Talk about your questions, thoughts, or ideas regarding this assignment before finding out the logistics of it.
Write your thoughts and opinions of the writing conference process? Was it more or less helpful than your normal revision process? Would could be done to improve it? Is it necessary to have a pre and a post conference? Give real constructive criticism and/or praise of this strategy. Would you like to see this done during research paper activities? Welcome back to the blog!!
As we revise one essay and begin pre-writing on another, I have to ask about the process. Answer the following questions about your own writing process:
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