Final Paper Outline Final paper outline, paper, & presentation Pick a contextual topic touched upon in this course that you would like to explore in a greater depth. The topic will need to be one

The College of St. Scholastica

School of Arts & Letters

ENG/HHU 3010 Trauma and Recovery: Medicine and Literature (4cr)

Online

Topic is posted in the description of the assignment (weeks 2, 4, 6). Each is due by Saturday (midnight) of the week specified. Each is 10% of your final grade.

Specifications:

1. 500-600 words (1-2 pages), single-spaced, 11 pt arial font

2. Double space between paragraphs

3. Header = "Short Paper # by [Your Name]"

4. Title - include a descriptive title at the top of the paper

5. Format = Word

6. Cite references within paper (at least 3)

7. List References on the last page (MLA style or APA -- choose one and stick to it)

It would behoove you to take advantage of TurnItIn prior to submission to ensure you are properly acknowledging the writers of the works you reference. Use the TurnItIn report to edit your paper for a better grade and to prevent stealing another's words. Go here for explanation and practice.

Pick a contextual topic touched upon in this course that you would like to explore in a greater depth. The topic will need to be one about which you can write 2500-3000 words (10-12 pages) to introduce, explore and conclude your discussion. Adopt a standpoint and articulate your view while acknowledging or articulating alternative views, explanations, consequences or implications. Use at least six references (articles of evidence) to support your discussion. Feel free to run the topic by the instructor.

See the rubric in Brightspace for Grading information.

• Due Week 5

• Include a descriptive title at the top of the outline

• Write a full-sentence, alphanumeric outline

• State thesis (your position)

• State at least 3 arguments

• For each argument, list at least one reference for and one against your position

• Include a bibliography

• Format = Word

• Due Week 7

• 2500-3000 words, double-spaced, 11 pt arial font

• Header = "[Title] by [Your Name]"

• Format = Word

• Cite references within paper (at least 6)

• List References on last page (MLA style or APA -- choose one and stick to it)

• Submit at least 24 hours before it is due. The assignment uses Turnitin. Read the feedback given and modify your paper accordingly. See Turnitin help.

• Resubmit after editing.

• Due Week 8

• Slide presentation = 5-10 slides

• Time = 3-5 minutes (do NOT ramble. Be precise.)

• Record using Zoom or Loom. Paste link in discussion board forum. If you save the file to your Google Drive, make sure you share it with everyone at St. Scholastica, then copy that link.

HOW TO:

• Host a Zoom meeting (click here for instruction on using Zoom)

  • Host a meeting: "Screen Share with Video On"

  • Record yourself using the Share Screen feature to capture your slide show.

  • Save it to your drive, share it with all of St. Scholastica

  • Copy the link

• Record it using Loom (Chrome extension)

  • Loom is built into your browser (and gmail)

  • Record using "Screen & Camera" (so a headshot of you appears in the presentation)

  • Record you presentation

  • Copy the link

• When you Create a Thread for the final discussion question of the course, paste the link to your recording.

Discussions (1-2 each week) will last the week and will cover the topics listed in that week's readings. Your participation during the week is expected. Your initial posts, replies to peers, and responses are read and graded. Read the expectations in the rubric.

• Your first post/s (or reply to each initial thread--there may be more than one) is due every Tuesday.

• Your first comment on a peer's post is due within 24 hours (Wednesday)..

• Your replies to any additional post is due within 24 hours.

• Replies, comments and responses are graded at the end of the week.

• Absent replies, comments and responses will be reflected in the grade (see rubric)

1. Prepare

   1. Complete the readings, podcasts and videos assigned.

   2. Answer the self-check questions that accompany the readings.

   3. Read the expectations in the rubric (open the discussion, scroll to access rubric).

   4. Write the post using your favorite word processing software

   5. Spell check and grammar check your writing. Give credit to other writers (do not plagiarize).

2. Create a thread

   1. Click on the discussion heading > click Start a New Thread

   2. Click Subscribe to be notified of new posts so you can stay current.*

   3. Paste your response. Reread to ensure you have zero errors.

3. Reply to one or more peers

   1. Click the post to reply.

   2. Provide thoughtful, respectful feedback with evidence

   3. Promote further discussion by asking insightful questions

4. Answer all questions asked of you.

*If you don't receive emails after subscribing, you will need to change your notifications (click your image in Brightspace)

1. Prepare

   1. Complete the readings, podcasts and videos assigned.

   2. Answer the self-check questions that accompany the readings.

   3. Read the expectations in the rubric (open the discussion, scroll to access rubric).

   4. Write your response

2. Create a thread

   1. Click the discussion topic heading (blue link) > Click Create New Thread.

   2. Click the first icon called Insert Stuff.

   3. Click Add Video Note.

      1. To record your message, click New Recording.

      2. To finalize your message, click Stop Recording.

      3. Click Next.

      4. After recording, enter a Title, Description, and select the Audio Language.

      5. To generate captions automatically, select Automatically generate captions from audio.

      6. Click Next.

   4. Click Insert.

3. Answer any questions asked of you.

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