Course: Thesis-Writing

Topic outline

General
The textbook, Quality Research Papers will guide you in:
- Selecting a topic and narrowing it down to a workable area of research
- Effectively using library and computer resources
- Writing clear, relevant notes
- Organizing your thoughts
- Formatting the paper, including footnotes and bibliography
- Presenting specific research such as surveys and case studies
- Using statistics, tables and graphs
Section 9 on the Resource Page has other help for writing papers.

Section 10 on the Resource Page has the link to Paper Rater.
- Announcements Forum
- Thesis Writing Scope & Sequence File PDF document
  Homework assignments and class lectures
- Thesis Writing Chapter Summaries File PDF document
  A list of the Chapters and Subjects we will be studying this semester.
- Paragraph Writing Practice Sheet File PDF document
  Please use this Paragraph Practice Sheet as you work on your paper. It will help organize your thoughts.
  DO NOT UPLOAD! It is for practice only.
Topic 1
Week 1
Planning Research, Proposals, Methodology & Outlines
Read Chapter 13 pages 118-125
Watch the you tube video's provided
- Using Proper Outline Form File PDF document
  Quick guide to outlines
- Grading Sheet For Outline File PDF document
  The specifications for how your outline will be graded. To be used as a check sheet.
- Basic Outline Format URL
  You tube video teaching quick tips on outline formatting
- Using Word to create an outline URL
  You Tube teaching on how to use word to create an outline.
- Outline Homework Assignment
  Outline
Topic 2
Week 2
Introductions and Proposals, Thesis Statements
- Thesis Statement Help URL
  The document below, from the University of North Carolina, describes what a thesis statement is, how thesis statements work in your writing, and how you can craft or refine one for your draft.
  The Writing Center at the University of North Carolina also has other information to help with thesis writing: https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/
  A website with helpful information about writing essays and research papers is https://www.writewithjean.com/
- Thesis Statement Handout File PDF document
- Thesis Statements URL
  You Tube video giving tips for Thesis Statements and proposals
- Proposal or Introduction Assignment
  Write a proposal or introduction to your research paper and upload it here.
Topic 3
Week 3

Formatting the Paper

Read Chapter 21 pages 219-226

Set your margins, line spaces, font
Topic 4
Week 4

Research Writing, The Paragraph
- Write a Sample Paragraph Assignment
  Read Chapter 17 pages 168-178.
  Submit a sample paragraph from your research paper
Topic 5
Week 5
No class this week
Continue your research and writing
- Your Cover Sheet Assignment
  Create a cover sheet for your research paper and upload it here.
  
  Include the following: Your name, the schools name, your instructor, Title, and Spring 2020
Topic 6
Week 6

Organizing the Paper

Read chapter 18 pages 179-187
- Table of Contents Upload area Assignment
Topic 7
Week 7

HELPFUL HINT: Do NOT use contractions in formal writing!
- Transitional Words File PDF document
  FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
  Use transitional words to make your writing flow from one idea to another. Using these words can further improve your research writing style. Found on page 173 of your text book.
- Introducting Quotations File PDF document
  FOR INFORMATION ONLY
- Appendix Upload area Assignment
Topic 8
Week 8

Reminder: Take advantage of Paper Rater to proofread your thesis paper.

Section 10 on the Resource Page has the link to Paper Rater
- General Upload Assignment
Topic 9
Week 9

Section 10 on the Resource Page has the link to Paper Rater
Topic 10
Week 10
- General Upload Assignment
Topic 11
Week 11

Section 10 on the Resource Page has the link to Paper Rater
Topic 12
Week 12
- Bibliography Assignment
Topic 13
Week 13
Topic 14
Week 14: Last night of Class

FINAL EXAM: You must turn in a digital copy of your thesis. Take one more look at your final draft. Use Paper Rater for a better grade.
- Final Draft Assignment
  Please upload the final draft of your research paper here.