May 16th

What you have done SO FAR...
1. Written an argumentative thesis from a research question.
2. Developed an outline from your thesis.
3. Found/annotated reputable secondary sources to support your argument.
4. Organized secondary source material and aligned it with outline.

NOW....
Today you will be writing your ROUGH DRAFT (handwritten)
1. Start with section II of your outline. This is the body of your paper. Start writing and as you write, integrate your secondary sources and add transitions.
2. Remember I.C.E..... Introduce your quote. Cite your quote. Explain your quote. Do this EVERY TIME!
3. When you are done with the body of your paper, write a short introduction (upside down triangle), and a short conclusion (right-side up triangle).

Writing introductions link: UNC Writing Introductions Handout
Writing conclusions link: UNC Writing Conclusions Handout

Remaining Schedule:
Wednesday, April 16th: Rough draft done by end of class (Grade)
Friday, April 18th: Typed draft due for peer proofreading (Grade)
Monday, April 21st: Final paper due to turnitin.com by 7:30 AM.

Presentation Timeline:
Monday, April 21st: Work on presentation.
Wednesday, April 23rd: Work on presentation
Thursday, April 24th: Presentation day (FINAL)