Organizing your research into an argument (Week Two)

developing a framework of claims and supports (includes individual and group
activities such as making a map, questioning & speculating, playing the devils advocate, and narrowing the question)
understanding how warrants work in your own writing (includes group response activities)
understanding your audience (requires draft of written audience statement and analysis)
C. Composing your argument (Week Three)

drafting, revising, polishing a written presentation version
Researched Argument Project “Portfolio”

Each component of this project has its own scope; however, its expected that students will produce finalized versions of an 7-page written argument about an issue of culture or history from a humanities-centered perspective.
Major Components of Portfolio: (items for which drafts, comments, and finalized version should be included are indicated with an *)
Identifying a Research Area includes *statement of research interest, bibliography, initial research question, *annotated bibliography;
Organizing Your Research Into an Argument complete organization proposal for project (includes *research question, initial outline/map of claims/supports/warrant
Critical Reflection to focus on the processes of synthesis, skill acquisition, and intellectual engagement that are both evidenced by, and culminated in, the documents in this portfolio