œResearch Paper. This papers also offers LLOs in writing, critical thinking, and creativity. All rubrics are used to assess.
Topics
For this assignment, choose one of the following:
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Using the Oxford English Dictionary (plus other sources, of course), choose a specific word and research its origin, usage, meaning, and ultimate purpose throughout its history. How might the usage and meaning have changed over time? What was the word’s original intention? Why is the word so important in the English Language?
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Choose a particular moment in history that you find interesting or engaging. What were the specifics of the moment? What was the impact at the time? How might such a moment have changed the society involved then and now? Essentially, what is the specific effect the moment had? (Make sure to choose something you are interested in and don’t choose something generic. Be creative and make this your own.)
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Choose a specific writer or piece of literature and relate the particular influence he or she or it had on the literary world.
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Choose a particular band or musician and argue just how influential their/his/her music has been in the course of the music industry and perhaps in terms of society.
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he paper must be thesis-driven and issue-driven; that is, the paper must include a thesis statement that answers the research question/issue/problem. You are not simply giving me a 4th grade report. Thanks.
Standards and Criteria
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It must be 6 to 8 pages in length excluding title page and bibliography.
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Charts and graphs may be used when appropriate BUT they have to actually add something to your research. I don’t want to just see pretty pictures. Since the purpose of the COMM 102 is to demonstrate proper writing skills; at least 80% of the body of the paper must be text.
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The paper must pose a research question/issue/problem.
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The paper must be thesis-driven and issue-driven; that is, the paper must include a thesis statement that answers the research question/issue/problem.
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The writer’s thesis must be supported with details, quotations (direct and paraphrased), and explanations.
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The paper must show evidence of critical thinking.
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The paper must use at least five sources, including books, professional journals, popular newspapers/magazines, reputable (and pre-approved) Internet/Web sources, specialized handbooks, encyclopedias, and reference books.
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