Let's Begin the Research!

February 27, 2014

E.Q. How does force/manipulation influence change in Hamlet?

 

Obj: I can identify credible sources

I can formulate an argument.

Starter:

In your opinion, which side won the debate yesterday? 

Why did they deserve to win?

Activity:

Today we will begin working on the research paper for Hamlet.

Below you will find the instructions and rubric for the paper.

The time has come!

After completing Hamlet, you will be constructing a formal argumentative research paper based on the reading.  Argumentative research papers provide a format for writers to introduce a topic and inform the intended audience on his/her stance on it.  In class, we will be working on creating a thesis and conducting research for this paper.  In crafting such a paper, we will be working on critical thinking skills, determining credible sources, and constructing composition. 

The prompt for this essay stems from our overarching big idea: 

How does force/manipulation influence change in Hamlet? 
**If you have a desire to research another topic feel free to talk to me about it.  I am open to suggestions if you have another idea in mind for your paper. I only ask that you talk to me before getting started.

While reading the play, it would be very beneficial to keep this idea in mind.  Jot down information that relates to this idea and evidence from the text, so when it comes time to begin researching you already have a solid foundation. 

Requirements for the Paper:

3-5 pages

12 pt. Times New Roman Font

Double Spaced

MLA format

Supporting evidence from text and at least one other source

Thesis

Work Cited

Rubric:

	100	92	84	Revise
Introduction  (15 points)	The introduction is inviting, states the thesis and previews the structure of the paper.	The introduction clearly states the thesis and may preview the structure of the paper.	The introduction states the thesis, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper nor is it particularly inviting to the reader.	There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper.
Focus on Topic (10 points)	There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.	Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general.	Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information.	The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
Support for Topic (20 points)	Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information and uses quotes appropriately and effectively.	Supporting details and information are relevant, and there is an appropriate use of quotes.	Supporting details and information are relevant, but quotes are absent or used ineffectively.	Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic.
Conclusion (10 points)	The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at."	The conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all the loose ends.	The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up several loose ends.	There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.
Sources (15 points)	All sources used for quotes are appropriate, well integrated and cited correctly.	The sources used for quotes are mostly appropriate and cited correctly.	Most sources used for quotes are appropriate, but may not be cited correctly or well integrated.	An outside source may be lacking, and/or there are few if any relevant quotes.
Grammar & Spelling (10 points)	Writer makes few or no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes a few errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes several errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes many errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Sentence Structure (10 points)	All sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.	Most sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.	Most sentences are well-constructed but have a similar structure.	Sentences lack structure and appear incomplete or rambling.
Works Cited (10 points)	Works Cited is accurately constructed. Sources are used in the essay.	Works Cited is accurate for the most part. sources are used in the essay.	Works Cited has several errors in format. Sources may not be addressed in the essay.	Works Cited has many errors in format and/or is missing.

 

Closure:

Create a S.M.A.R.T goal to help you work on your paper this week.