CI 350 Unit Plan

Writing a MLA Research Paper Caitlin G. Nelson

Introduction

• Purpose is to write a correct MLA format paper without plagiarism

• Beneficial skill to college bound seniors

• The topic for all papers is Famous Writers

Analyze Learners

• Twelfth grade honors English class

• Age level 17-18 years old• Requirements- Past experience with research

writing- Basic computer knowledge- Out of class work

State Objectives

• West Virginia CSO’shttp://wvde.state.wv.us- RLA.12.2.10 produce a summative

project (e.g., research paper; power point presentation; web page) using an accepted format (e.g., MLA; APA).

- RLA.12.2.12 correct errors in organization, content, usage, mechanics and spelling in all writing using revisions and editing strategies.

State Objectives Cont.

• RLA. 12.2.13 access and evaluate information through a variety of primary and secondary sources (e.g., personal interviews; SIRS; Congressional Quarterly).

• RLA.12.2.14 employ a sound note taking system that can be applied to classroom, library and/or interview.

State Objectives Cont.• RLA.12.2.16 produce a

detailed outline for use in a summative project.

• RLA.12.3.1 adapt and apply speaking skills in order to participate in a variety of situations (e.g., panel/group discussion; oral presentation; guest speaker.

• TEC.9-12.3.4 create, publish, and present projects related to content areas using a variety of technological tools.

Select Media & Material

• Materials needed: - Note cards

- Pencil & Paper - Out of class computer use - Presentation Materials

• Materials Provided: - Computers

- Library sources

- Handouts & Worksheets

Select Media & Materials Cont.• Websites used• http://teachersnetwork.org/dcs/

cyberenglish/researchlp.htm (Teacher Only)• www.2learn.ca/mapset/SafetyNet/

plagiarism/plagiarismresources.html (Teachers & Students)

• www.techlearning.com (Students)

• http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/

(Teacher Only)

Utilize Media & Material

• Classroom and Library Lectures

• Computer Lab • Library lessons and

resources• Peer Editing• Class Presentations

Utilize Media & Material Cont.- Day One Introduction to MLA format, citation, plagiarism, and Turnitin.com

- Day Two Introduction to the Library and

sources Paper topics assigned and research begins

- Day Three, Four, & Five Library research with notecards and source cards due everyday

Utilize Media & Material Cont.

- Day SixLast day of library research with final notecards and source cards due

- Day Seven Computer lab working on rough draft

- Day Eight Peer editing

- Day Nine Class presentations

- Day 10Class presentations and paper due date

Require Learner Participation

• Different classroom settings

- Classroom- Library- Computer lab

• Different types of activities- Individual assignments- Computer assignments- Peer Editing- Class Presentations

Evaluate and Revise• Evaluation and grading

determined by:- Overall paper (citations, form,

flow, grammar, etc.) 200pts- In class work (notecards,

source cards, peer editing, and class participation) Totaling 100pts

- Class presentations (determines how much they learned about their writer) 50 pts

- Total Points Possible: 350pts.

The End