English III AP Argumentative Research Paper

Stepping Stone

All students at Carl Wunsche Sr., High School are required to complete one of three ‘Stones’ projects.

Juniors will complete the Stepping StoneGrades will apply in English III APGrades may apply in your CTE course, at your

teacher’s discretion.

Stepping Stone

Paper, Project, Presentation

Writing a research paper on a challenging aspect of the major of study, reflecting basic writing as well as information literacy skills and using multiple sources, including at least one interview with the student’s CTE teacher.

Designing and producing a related, rigorous, student-generated project or product to be incorporated in the final presentation.

Preparing an oral presentation for an audience consisting of teachers and two or more combined classes of peers.

Components: the 3 P’s

Write a research paper on a challenging aspect of your major of study.

Topics may include: an emerging trend, a controversial issue, or innovations in your career field.

When you have gathered all of your research, compose a research paper arguing that the topic you have chosen will positively impact your career field or that it is a worthwhile pursuit.

When choosing your topic, remember that you must also create a project or product as part of your final presentation.

Paper

Paper- continued Rubric on p. 11 1 inch margins 12 point font (print) size with font chosen from one of the

following: Times New Roman Arial Tahoma

Page numbers in a consistent location according to MLA format. Double-spaced throughout the outline, text, and works cited

page. Proficient level of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage. In-text and/or parenthetical documentation Title page and a works cited page according to MLA format. Three to four (3-4) pages in length, not including the title page,

and works cited page.

Minimum of four (4) sources, including one personal interview.

Paper must be turned in as part of a research folder to include: Research paper Works Cited Research Articles (2 journals; 1 website)

printed out, with any referenced or quoted text highlighted

MLA citation at top of the first page of the article

Research

One of your sources must be an interview of an industry professional.

If you know someone outside of school, feel free to interview them.

Otherwise: interview your CTE teacher.Questions must be turned in and approved by

your English teacher.See p. 6-7 for detailed instructionsSee p. 8-10 for tips on conducting and preparing

for the interviewSee p. 10 for information on writing a Thank You

note

Interview

You will present your project and your research in a 6-8 minute presentation

Audience will consist of members of your class and other English III or CTE students

Dress professionallyUse your E-portfolio!Research should be presented, but DO NOT

READ your paperAllow for Q&ATips on p. 12-15Rubric on p. 16-17

Presentation

Topic due date: 2/22 Submit note card with name, period, and pathway. Answer the following questions:

Describe your topic in one complete sentence. Who might you interview on this topic? What kind of project or product can you design around this topic?

Annotated Research Articles due: 3/5 Interview questions: 3/1 Interview completed: 3/8Thank You Note: 3/8Presentation plan and visuals: 3/19Research paper rough draft: 3/20-21 (Wed/Thurs)

Research Folder Due: 3/25Stepping stone project and presentation: 3/25

Timeline