Methods and Procedures for Writing the Research Paper

Assignments

Assignments for each chat session will be posted in the course schedule. Students will prepare a step in of the research process each week using the methods discussed in chat.

Moodle

We will use the Scholars Online MOODLE environment to collect your written work. You should receive a password for your account and be able to log once your membership is paid. Your personal homepage will contain links to the course materials, which will be displayed week by week with forums where you can post your assignment, review assignments submitted from your fellow students, make comments, and learn from each other.

Chats

Chats start promptly and last 90 minutes. Plan your meals accordingly!

Scholars Online uses a text-based chat (no live audio or video), although the chat medium is capable of supporting both audio uploads, graphics, and video from the teacher. We have found this method of discussion has several advantages:

• Teachers can prepare their input in a text editor and load it into chat at a rate faster than oral delivery can support, without loss of comprehension for most students.
• Students may "talk all at once" and the Chat program will sort out input and present it clearly.
• Students get constant practice in writing and thinking on their feet clearly and concisely, not just reacting verbally without thinking. This is especially critical in a writing course.
• Because it is low bandwidth and requires only a standard browser, there are few if any glitches during chat time, and both student and teacher can focus on the topic at hand instead of spending time solving technical issues.

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