Session Date
Lesson Topic
Research Paper Skills and Required Formats
Lesson Outline
Completed a final review and editing of Vlad's "How the Putt" presentation. Went over the motto: When I think I am done, I will take a moment to ask himself the question: What have I left out?"
Vlad expressed his desire not to work anymore on his Russian Mafia (parts and whole) paper. Vlad found the research too frustrating.
I used a former teacher's essay assignment to point up the required formats of a research paper and how to avoid being plagiarizing. Went into a full discussion of the three-part "Sandwich," which (1) describes how to cite the source of a passage to be block-quoted, including the source's credentials and the lead into the quote, (2) describes the required format of a block-quote, including the "link" that links the quote to the Works Cited page, and (3) the researcher's discussion and analysis the quote. Also went over a model Work Cited page, and pointed out where the Work Cited format was not followed by Vlad's essay on Chernobyl. Gave Vlad the choice of applying the formats we discussed to the Chernobyl essay, or starting anew with a Comparison and Contrast paper. Vlad chose the new C and C paper. Gave Vlad two paintings to analyze and compare, with Vlad "the art critic" writing the paper, focusing on the important details in each painting, discussing their significance, and how the details point to a theme.
Vlad expressed his desire not to work anymore on his Russian Mafia (parts and whole) paper. Vlad found the research too frustrating.
I used a former teacher's essay assignment to point up the required formats of a research paper and how to avoid being plagiarizing. Went into a full discussion of the three-part "Sandwich," which (1) describes how to cite the source of a passage to be block-quoted, including the source's credentials and the lead into the quote, (2) describes the required format of a block-quote, including the "link" that links the quote to the Works Cited page, and (3) the researcher's discussion and analysis the quote. Also went over a model Work Cited page, and pointed out where the Work Cited format was not followed by Vlad's essay on Chernobyl. Gave Vlad the choice of applying the formats we discussed to the Chernobyl essay, or starting anew with a Comparison and Contrast paper. Vlad chose the new C and C paper. Gave Vlad two paintings to analyze and compare, with Vlad "the art critic" writing the paper, focusing on the important details in each painting, discussing their significance, and how the details point to a theme.
Assignment
Gave Vlad the assignment sheet for the Two Paintings Compare and Contrast paper
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
Vlad glad he did not have to complete Russian Mafia paper. Once I explained the new compare and contrast paper to him. Vlad gladly turned on his computer and started researching the two paintings. Vlad seems instinctively drawn into projects that require research. I see I will need to review and review the required formats involved in writing a research paper.
Session Hours
2.00
Hours Attended
2.00
Entry Status
Review Status
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Subject
School