<p> English 10 Persuasive Essay Research Project</p><p>Objective: As we work into 1984, you’re going to find a lot of strange issues dealing with the idea of binaries: that is, issues in which there is a pro and a con. Using this broad idea, we will take the basic format we’ve learned in formal writing to a new level: a researched argument. For this project, we will apply the basic principles we learned in our quote sandwiches to a more complex project – a formal research paper focusing on a current issue in which you persuade to see a chosen issue your way. </p><p>You do not need to avoid local issues, but for research purposes, you may want to look for more global events. Although local issues may affect us most immediately, we would like to see you challenged by exploring a larger issue.</p><p>Choosing a contentious issue (one in which there is a lot of debate as to what side in an argument may be right), you will present a series of reasons you find most important in persuading the reader to agreeing with your stance on an issue. Where are the big issues in our society, and what is your stance on them? </p><p>You will have class time to complete the majority of this project. </p><p>Specifications:</p><p>-2 to 3 typed pages (Times New Roman, 12 point, double-spaced)</p><p>-Must demonstrate clear form (logical intro, non-obvious / argumentative thesis, body paragraphs with clear relation back to thesis, conclusion).</p><p>-3-4 sources (you may use electronic and / or print sources). You MUST use the BHS research tab for the sources you uncover. Both Mr. Westrum and Mrs. Curran are available for refreshers as needed.</p><p>-Order of portfolio:</p><p>1. Quote sandwich note cards 2. Cover Sheet with creative title (we will talk in detail about this in class). 3. Outline 4. Complete Rough Draft 5. Peer reviewed drafts 6. Final draft with correctly formatted works cited page (we will talk in detail about this in class. Due Dates:</p><p>NO credit will be given for late homework (you will need to keep up with each of these steps). Follow your calendars for specific due dates.</p><p>______1. Select an issue to research ______2. Find 3-4 sources that present information about this issue - A note: make sure to research information both in favor and against this issue! You will be writing an essay presenting only one side, but you must know both sides in order to effectively argue for yourself. ______3. Dig for quotes / supporting evidence with source note SHEETS ______4. Build QS source note CARDS ______5. Outline Worksheet ______6. Complete rough draft ______7. Peer review ______8. Final draft with works cited page </p><p>Step 1: Select an issue to research</p><p>Choose an issue to research you consider to embody / represent an arguable “binary” as we identified and decided upon as a class. You’re looking for an issue where there are two major arguments: for and against. In a very real way, you will be self-selecting your thesis on this project, and this thesis is called your “resolution”. As an example, look to the model presented in class on capital punishment.</p><p>Remember… Look carefully to choose an issue that can be researched on a national level.</p><p>Step 2: Find sources </p><p>Find AT LEAST 3-4 sources that you can “mine” for supporting evidence.</p><p>Remember… Mrs. Curran showed us all where to find the information we need; don’t forget what she taught us! Mr. Goodwin is nicer than Filipkowski!</p><p>Step 3: Dig for quotes / supporting evidence with source note SHEETS</p><p>Create source note SHEETS; using an entire piece of notebook paper PER EACH SOURCE (3-4 pages total), label the source author / title at the top of each source note SHEET.</p><p>Read EACH source very carefully and “get to know” the issue you are researching. </p><p>As you “get to know” your issue, start thinking about the different sides: how do different people see this issue, and where is there contention? You are not looking for encyclopedia entries! You are, instead, looking for people who agree or disagree with your stance. How/why is this issue right/wrong according to the sources you find? **Using each sources’ source note SHEET, record AT LEAST 5 exact quotes PER EACH SOURCE that you feel accurately “speak to” your issue.  In total, you should end up with AT LEAST 3 complete source note SHEETS, with 5 quotes PER sheet.</p><p>Remember… A direct quote isn’t just spoken language (something someone literally says). A “quote” just means another author’s piece of language (whether it is written, actually spoken, etc.). </p><p>Step 4: Build quote sandwich source note CARDS</p><p>You will get 4 blank note cards. Like EACH of your source note SHEETS, these cards correspond to EACH source you find; in other words, EACH source will get ONE note card devoted to it.</p><p>Per note card…</p><p>On the TOP ½ OF THE UNLINED side of the card, record the exact MLA citation for your source (we will discuss in detail how to do this – it’s much easier than it sounds, I promise).</p><p>On the BOTTOM ½ OF THE UNLINED side of the card, sift through the direct quotations you pulled from EACH source very carefully and select ONE exact quote from EACH SOURCE’S source note SHEET that you feel BEST helps you explain how / why your source feels he/she is correct in their viewpoint of this right to privacy. </p><p>On the LINED side of the note card, build a complete quote sandwich (complete with top bun, meat, and bottom bun) that 1.) “walks me through” the quote you singled out and 2.) helps you explain the background of the people who wrote the article you found, and what their reasoning is, as well as your own, in terms of the subject. THESE WILL BE YOUR PAPER’S BODY; DO NOT LOSE THEM!</p><p>Step 5: Outline</p><p>By this time, you should be familiar with the information and supporting evidence about that are available about the issue you decided to focus on. You should also be familiar with how to effectively complete an outline.</p><p>Based on all of the rich information you found, create an outline that helps you respond to the following question…</p><p>**Where do you stand on the issue you’ve chosen, and what individuals are backing you? Who is “right”?** Step 6: Complete rough draft</p><p>You MUST have a completed rough draft so that you may participate in the peer editing process; in other words, the complete RD is your TICKET to the peer review session.</p><p>**Remember, the quote sandwiches you built on your note cards are the body paragraphs for your paper! However, you WILL have to revise to make sure everything “flows” together via adding transitions, cleaning up your language, etc.**</p><p>Remember… If you use someone’s thoughts in YOUR paper, you MUST accurately cite where the information came from. If you do not, you will fail the course.</p><p>Step 7: Peer review</p><p>Step 8: Final draft</p><p>Based on the written and verbal feedback you received during the peer review session, develop your final draft.</p><p>This is the order that your ENTIRE portfolio will be submitted in – you WILL be graded on your ability to maintain this order and hold on to ALL of the steps of this writing process!</p><p>-Order of portfolio:</p><p>1. Quote sandwich note cards 2. Cover Sheet with creative title (we will talk in detail about this in class). 3. Outline 4. Complete Rough Draft 5. Peer reviewed drafts 6. Final draft with correctly formatted works cited page (we will talk in detail about this in class. a. Final drafts MUST also be… 2-3 typed, double-spaced pages; 12 point, Times New Roman font.</p>