Topic is on Polygamy

Module 1 Overview

Research - it's not a word that most of us like. Add "Research Paper" and many people break out in a cold sweat. Never fear! This course will cover the steps for writing a research paper ONE at a time. In Module 1, we will start by finding one current controversial article. By Module 4, an entire research paper will come together. Let's call it an "Argumentative Synthesis" so no one breaks out in hives!

Module 1 Objectives

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to use The University of Alabama's Scout search engine to find current, controversial sources.

• Determine if the sources found are reliable and credible.

• Identify the importance of highlighting and annotating possible sources.

• Understand the importance of asking questions about your sources to establish credibility

• Understand how to create an annotated bibliography.

• Understand how to summarize and evaluate an article.

Module 1 Assignment 1: Research using Scout

1. Review the videos and the tutorials on how to use the University of Alabama's Scout search engine.

2. Choose a current, controversial topic.

3. Use Scout to locate one interesting article on your research topic. (The article should be in PDF format if possible and at least 2-5 pages in length. Also try to find articles published within the last six months if possible. You can stretch to a year if you must.)

4. Use the Email function in Scout to email the article to yourself. You should also e-mail the Works Cited entry. (Click on Cite at the top right of the screen. Choose MLA and the entry will come up.)

5. Use the Internet to locate information on the author of the article and the publication. It's always good to know if the author or journal has a bias.

Module 1 Assignment 2: Evaluating the source

1. Create a document in a word processing program (e.g. Microsoft Word). As a UA student, you can download Microsoft 365 free of charge at the UA OIT website. You will need your CWID.

2. Copy the ten questions from p. 382 "Evaluating all sources" and then paste them into the Word document.

3. Answer each question as it relates to the article you found in Assignment 1.

1. Create a document in a word processing program (e.g. Microsoft Word). As a UA student, you can download Microsoft 365 free of charge at the UA OIT website. You will need your CWID.

2. Copy the ten questions from p. 382 "Evaluating all sources" and then paste them into the Word document.

3. Answer each question as it relates to the article you found in Assignment 1.

Module 1 Assignment 4: Annotated Bibliography

Review pages 369-389. For this assignment, you will start an annotated bibliography. See example on p. 387. Make sure to include the entry, a summary and an evaluation. Center Annotated Bibliography at the top of the page. Make sure to use double spacing and 12 point font in Times New Roman.

Module 1 Assignment 4: Annotated Bibliography

Review pages 369-389. For this assignment, you will start an annotated bibliography. See example on p. 387. Make sure to include the entry, a summary and an evaluation. Center Annotated Bibliography at the top of the page. Make sure to use double spacing and 12 point font in Times New Roman.

Module 2 Assignment 1: Research - two more articles

1. Use Scout to locate two additional articles (PDF format) (approximately 2-5 pages each) on your research topic.

2. Highlight and annotate the articles as you did in Module 1 Assignment 4 and save the articles as m2article1_yourname and m2article2_yourname.

3. Use the Internet to locate additional information about the author(s) and publication. Consider the "Evaluating all sources" questions, but they are not required for submission.

4. Submit your completed assignment by clicking on the Module 2 Assignment 1 title above and attaching the following using the Assignment

Submission tool:

o Article 1 highlighted and annotated

o Article 2 highlighted and annotated

Module 2 Assignment 3: Analysis

Review pages 78-83 and write an analysis of ONE of your two new articles. Remember and analysis is different from a summary. You should include brief summary, but then then main focus is to decide if the article is effective.

Is this a good article? This assignment is broken up into three sections, so I can make sure you are analyzing the article. Submit each section individually. Wait for feedback and a grade on one section before moving to the next section. The writing process is important.

Module 2 Assignment 4: Analysis Rough Draft

Create a rough draft of your analysis and then answer the seven questions found on page 83 under REVISE. Highlight and annotate your rough draft. Ask questions if you are unsure of how something should be done. Wait for feedback.

Module 2 Assignment 5: Analysis Final Draft

Using the instructor's comments, revise your rough draft and create a final draft of your analysis. Use pages 80-81 as a model. Your analysis should be two to three pages long. Use MLA format: Times New Roman 12 point font, double spacing, a header with your last name and the page number, a centered title and a Works Cited page with the entry for the article.

Module 2 Assignment 5: Analysis Final Draft

Using the instructor's comments, revise your rough draft and create a final draft of your analysis. Use pages 80-81 as a model. Your analysis should be two to three pages long. Use MLA format: Times New Roman 12 point font, double spacing, a header with your last name and the page number, a centered title and a Works Cited page with the entry for the article.

Module 3 Objectives

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Review the importance of highlighting and annotating what you read to help with critical reading.

• Review the importance of asking questions about your sources to establish credibility.

• Identify strategies to avoid plagiarism.

• Understand the importance of using proper methods to quote and paraphrase information.

• Describe how to use sources and properly document those sources using parenthetical citations.

• Understand how to always give credit to the published source of information used.

• Demonstrate how to create a Works Cited list for your paper.

Attachment:- Research Writing.rar