Nelson ::: ENGL 1302 ::: Sp 23

Research Genre 3 Project Management Worksheet

Part 1: Determining Logistics
1. When is the Final Draft due for the Researched Position? Friday, April 12 by 11:59 pm
⇒ What is the penalty for failing to submit the Final Draft by the deadline? You get a 0 in the assignment

⇒ How and where will you submit the Final Draft for assessment? TurnItIn (Drop box) on Blackboard

⇒ What are the minimum requirements for a passing grade for the Researched Position?

Be in MLA format: document formatting, Be cohesive and organized around your thesis
citations, and references statement according to genre conventions

Be submitted on time

Have been peer reviewed in workshop

Have been preceded by the submission of Draft 1

Meet the word requirement (1,500-2,000 words)

Have a thesis statement with evidence from a

minimum of 6 peer-reviewed journal articles

2. What writing assignment is due after the Final Draft of the Researched Position? Read the Portfolio
Assignment Prompt and type 3-5 questions you have about the final assignment for the course.
⇒ When is it due? Monday, April 15

⇒ What is the penalty for failing to submit this assignment by the deadline? You get a 10% less in class

⇒ How and where will you submit this assignment for assessment? TurnItIn (Drop box) on Blacknoard
3. When is Draft 1 due for the Researched Position? Monday, April 1
⇒ What is the penalty for failing to submit Draft 1 by the deadline? Dra. Nelson will not acept final draft

⇒ How and where will you submit Draft 1 for assessment? Peer Review Discussion Board on Blackboard
4. When will we conduct a Peer Review Workshop? Monday, April 8
⇒ What is the penalty for not attending the Peer Review Workshop? 5% less in your grade

⇒ What materials will you need to share to participate in the Peer Feedback Workshop? How and where?
Full references with complete annotations, submit draft 1 to the turnitin link in blackboard, and be
ready with questions and notes.

5. What formatting and referencing style is required for Unit 3 writing assignments? MLA format

● What questions do you have about drafts, due dates, and submission details?
No questions
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Part 2: Determining Tasks

What steps for finishing the Researched Position should be completed in Week 13?
● Submit your Researched Position Draft 1 (or most updated version) to the Researched Position Peer
Review Discussion Board on Blackboard
● Be prepared to work on your Researched Position paper in class
● Review OWL Purdue Beginning Proofreading on Blackboard
● Be prepared to work on your Researched Position paper in class
● Reflection Essay 3

What steps for finishing the Researched Position should be completed in Week 12?
● Complete Draft 1 of the Researched Position (all 6 sources).
● Submit your Draft 1 to the Turnitin link on Blackboard before your assigned conferencetime with me.
● Bring with you to class any questions you have about the Researched Position and beprepared to take
notes on answers and advice during your assigned conference time with me.
● As soon as possible after your conference, you should make the changes wediscussed and implement
the ideas that you had while we met; your essay will beso much better (and easier to write) if you take
an hour to do this

What steps for working on the Researched Position should be completed in Week 11?
● Complete the BEAM Worksheet using your peer reviewed journal articles. Be prepared todiscuss your
BEAM Worksheet with Dr. Nelson in class
● Complete the Researched Position Outline Worksheet. Be prepared to discuss your BEAMWorksheet
with Dr. Nelson in class

What steps for working on the Researched Position should be completed in Week 10?
● Read the Essay 3 Assignment Prompt and complete the Project Management Worksheet
● Read, “Developing Strong Thesis Statement” handout. Be prepared to discuss your thesis statement
handout wth Dr. Nelson in class.