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Anatomy of a term paper
Break down the research for a term paper into segments – students submit a clearly defined topic, thesis statement, proposed outline of paper, and an annotated bibliography (using proper citation style)
Annotated bibliography
Find a certain number of sources (specifying how many should be scholarly, whether websites are permitted, etc.) on a topic and write descriptive or evaluative annotations.
Anthology
Readings, websites by one person or on one topic
Biography
Choose person relevant to the course; use biographical dictionaries, popular press, scholarly sources, books to find information on the person [oral presentation, poster or written]
Citation tracking
Trace an important paper through a citation index. What does it mean to be "cited"? How important is it that a scholar be cited? Introduces the interconnectedness of the scholarly network and how ideas percolate, disseminate, accumulate, and are refined.
Debate
Gather credible evidence to support either side of an argument.
Interview
To generate useful questions students would have to be familiar with the life and work of the person and understand their work’s significance. Real or hypothetical.
Family history
Use various sources of information to compile a family history. Actual interview (primary sources), surveys, birth/death/marriage notices, maps, directories and newspapers are examples.
Follow-up
Find additional information sources that support or refute an article.
Infographic
Collect data and information on a topic and present it in graphic format using a tool such as Piktochart. Make these works freely available using Creative Commons licenses.
Literature review analysis
Find two literature reviews on a topic of interest. Describe the purpose of a literature review based on your reading of the two cases and provide an analysis of how the two reviews are similar or different in their writing approach.
Paper slam
Students present/video a 60-90 second oral narrative using one slide that highlights their key ideas.
Poster: Narrate research integrating written and illustrative components.
Research journal
Keep a record of library research including sources consulted, keywords and subject headings, noting successes and challenges in the search process.
Web page/ wiki entry
Page on a narrow topic relevant to the course; include major sites, e-journals, discussion lists
Wikipedia entry
Edit a Wikipedia encyclopedia entry. Review the history of the entry and who has already made edits.
Zine
Create a zine engaging materials discussed in the course; include an analysis and explanation of methods used, as well as a discussion of the experience of producing the zine
