The Use of Technology in the classroom

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The Use of Technology in the classroom

EAC150FQ/FR

Analytical Research with Documentation and Outline

TOPICS:

Choose from ONE of the following topics to write:

  1. The influence of advertising and the media.
  2. The use of technology in the classroom.
  3. Racial and ethnic stereotyping in video games.
  4. Social Networking Sites
  5. Canadian Health Care

Value: 20%

SOURCES:

  • This assignment is an analytical  that requires a serious research inquiry and the use of primary and or secondary sources. You will need to consult reputable newspapers, magazines, journals, and even books to come up with a meaningful response to the issues raised by your research topic.
  • Your personal opinions are of less value than critical arguments supported with evidence from research. NO OPINIONS!
  • You must use at least ONE reading from the textbook as well as at least FIVE direct references to diverse sources including scholarly books and journals to support your thesis. The sources must be recent, i.e. not older than 1996.

FORMAT:

  • Include an introductory paragraph with a thesis, several body paragraphs and a conclusion that summarizes your main points.
  • Include a Title page and Works Cited page.
  • Photocopy or print out the relevant pages of ONE of your source materials and attach them to your paper. (DO NOT PRINT ARTICLES FROM YOUR TEXT BOOK).
  • Document all references in MLA format for both in-text citations and your Works Cited page.
  • Type  in 12 point font and double-spaced.
  • Should be 1500-2000 words – include a word count at the end. This excludes your outline and works cited list.
  • Number all pages and put your name on all pages.
  • Staple your assignment on the top left corner only. Use a plain cover that contains your name, course and section code, date and the title of your paper. Do not use fancy folders, plastic covers, or paperclips. Do not include drawings, pictures, photographs, or any other images anywhere in this assignment.
  • Late assignments will NOT be marked (I will not have time to mark them and return them prior to your final exam) and will receive a grade of “0”.
  • DO NOT PLAGIARIZE. We have already discussed what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. However, if you are not sure about it, please make an appointment at the learning commons for help.
  • MUST be submitted to SafeAssign.

INSTRUCTOR:

NAME:

Topic Proposal and Preliminary Outline

My topic is:____________________________________________________________________

My narrowed slant is: ____________________________________________________________

I will approach as: _______________________________________(cause and effect, argumentation, comparison/contrast, etc.)

Rationale for choosing this topic (why you chose the topic):_____________________________

Research Paper Preliminary Outline

NOTE: Adjust this outline to suit your purposes.

Opening Paragraph

Thesis Statement:

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Body Paragraph: Supporting Point #1

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Body Paragraph: Supporting Point # 2

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Concluding Paragraph

Restatement of Thesis:

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