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ENGL 112 2021W2 Research Paper Assignment

This document outlines the requirements for a final research paper assignment in an ENGL 112 course. Students must write an original essay that analyzes media representation in relation to a primary source. The paper should be 1500-2000 words long and include two scholarly secondary sources. It must be submitted by April 11th. Students are required to bring a draft to a peer review workshop on April 6th. The paper will be graded based on a rubric that evaluates the thesis, use of primary and secondary sources, argument structure, citations, and writing mechanics.

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ENGL 112 2021W2 Research Paper Assignment

This document outlines the requirements for a final research paper assignment in an ENGL 112 course. Students must write an original essay that analyzes media representation in relation to a primary source. The paper should be 1500-2000 words long and include two scholarly secondary sources. It must be submitted by April 11th. Students are required to bring a draft to a peer review workshop on April 6th. The paper will be graded based on a rubric that evaluates the thesis, use of primary and secondary sources, argument structure, citations, and writing mechanics.

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ENGL 112 Final Research Paper (15%)

For the Final Research Paper, write an original essay that addresses media representation in
relation to a primary source of your choice. Enter into a critical conversation by conducting
research into what others have written on your primary source or on the ideas that you examine
in your essay. Your Research Paper should include two scholarly secondary sources.

Deadline
Submit on turnitin.com and on Canvas through the assignment dropbox by 11:59pm (midnight)
on April 11th. Please submit your paper as a Word Document File. Your paper will be vetted by
the plagiarism checking software turnitin. Failure to submit your paper to both turnitin AND
Canvas will result in deductions for lateness. Late assignments will receive a 10% per day late
penalty.

You are required to bring a full draft of your paper to class on April 6th for a peer review
workshop (5%). The draft will not be graded, but completion of the workshop is for marks, and
requires a substantial draft of your research paper.

Format
Submit all essays in proper format or expect a lower grade. This paper must
• be approximately 1500-2000 words long (aim for 5 to 8 pages)
• be double-spaced
• use Times New Roman 12 pt. font
• have adequate margins (one inch all around)
• be formatted for standard white 8.5 x 11 inch paper
• use consistent academic citation style to format and document research

Skills
In addition to refining your critical thinking and communication skills, this assignment is
designed to develop skills listed on our syllabus’ Learning Outcomes, including:

• The ability to find, evaluate, integrate, and synthesize primary and secondary
source material (including quotations, paraphrase, and summary), develop a topic
into a thesis, and provide suitable authority and context
• The ability to document sources fully and ethically according to a current
scholarly documentation system (for example, MLA or APA)
• The ability to construct logically argued, evidence-based, and persuasively
organized paragraphs and essays, following academic conventions
• The ability to conduct scholarly research that enables you to enter into a critical
conversation with others that effectively establishes the originality of your
perspective by noting how it differs from the approaches of others
The assignment builds upon the standard thesis-based analytical essay and combines it with the
moves we have learned from They Say/I Say. Every essay needs to fulfill the core components
identified in the bulleted list above. Essays that deal only tangentially with course material and
those that depart from the topic without having received approval will receive zero for the
assignment.

Structure of the Assignment


Your research paper should have a title, an introduction with a clear thesis, a strategic summary
of your primary source, paragraphs that follow a claim-evidence-analysis structure, discussion of
scholarly secondary research, clear distinguishing claims (how is your research different from the
secondary sources?), a naysayer (optional), a conclusion, and a citation page.

Develop your own introduction and thesis before you enter into a critical conversation with what
“they say” and distinguish your own position by highlighting what is new and different in your
analysis.

Return to They Say/I Say for instructions on how to enter into a critical conversation with others.

Rubric
A B C D F
Thesis Statement
They Say/I Say
Argument

Structure
Citation
Writing/Grammar

Thesis Statement:
! Specific, argumentative, identifiable thesis statement that engages with the text
! Appropriate for the assigned topic and chosen method
! Original and unique perspective

They Say/I Say Moves:


! Effective discussion/summary of existing research (secondary source literature review)
! Clear identification of originality in response (what makes your research different?)
! Did you use any templates?
! Did you include a naysayer, counterargument, or skeptic?
Argument:
! There is a clear, focused, and appropriate approach to the topic
! Specific points are made to support the thesis (not too broad or abstract)
! Evidence from the primary source is successfully integrated into the argument
! The argument is compelling and insightful, showing a strong knowledge of the primary
source

Structure:
! Paragraphs are developed and coherent
! Concise introduction that identifies your topic, primary source, and argument
! Effective claim-evidence-analysis paragraphs
! A fitting conclusion that includes a call to action and a turn to the future
! The arrangement of ideas makes sense and the argument flows effectively
! Paragraphs have clear topic sentences and transitions
! Proper format is demonstrated throughout

Citations:
! Research and evidence is included and is cited properly
! Quotations are integrated into the essay effectively, as well as summary and paraphrasing
! Properly formatted citation page

Writing/ Grammar:
! Expression is consistently clear, concise, and precise
! Appropriate academic tone without being stuffy
! No sentence-level or spelling errors (grammer, punctuation, word choice, tense agreement)

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