Title: Mini-Search Paper

This unit is for a mini-search paper. Student write a short research paper using 2-3 sources in order to learn the basics of using citation and research skills.

Role: Student — Students generally have fewer privileges within a course.

Section 1
  Throughout this course, you will be going through ...
  Introduction to this course--
  MLA or APA??
Section 2
  Brainstorming Your Topic
  Find Your Sources
  Presenting Notes on Your Topic
  Rough Draft of Mini-Search Essay
  Feedback on Rough Drafts
  Final Draft
Section 3
  Discussion Threads for This Class
  What method of brainstorming works for you?
  Glossary
  Quiz-Do you know what you need to do for this research project?
Section 4
  Paraphrasing and Note-taking
  Quick list of various forms of APA citation
  Sample of APA cover page
  Sample of APA abstract, essay, and reference page
  Presentation on taking notes
  Using in-text citations--APA format
  Using in-text citations--MLA format
  MLA reference page
  Writing a reference page--APA
  Example of Direct Quotation
  APA Citation information
  Example of Cornell Notes
  Example of Brainstorming Assignment
  Example of Finding Sources Assignment
  Example of Presenting Notes Assignment
  MN Curriculum Standards Alignment
  MN Curriculum Standards Alignment