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Select and focus a topic appropriate for an essay of 1,500 - 2000
words (or two essays of 1,000 words each). (I)
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Compile a preliminary bibliography of potential research sources. (I)
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Use a variety of print and on-line library resources, including
electronic databases, to locate information on the selected topic. (I)
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Use effective strategies of taking and organizing notes. (I)
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Analyze, interpret, and evaluate information found in research
sources. (I)
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Compose an outline with an effective pattern of organization for the
essay. (II)
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Compose a focused and clearly stated thesis for the essay. (II)
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Compose an essay of 1,500 - 2,000 words (or two essays of 1,000 words
each), integrating cited information in summary, paraphrase, and
quotation to support the thesis. (II)
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Document information from research sources, using a standard format
such as that of the Modern Language Association. (II)
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Revise the rough draft of the essay, incorporating feedback received
during editing. (III)
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Explain and practice the principles of academic integrity throughout
the research, writing, and revision process. (I, II, III)
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