Stepping Stone

1. Stepping Stone English III AP Argumentative Research Paper

2. Stepping Stone • All students at Carl Wunsche Sr., High School are required to complete one of three ‘Stones’ projects. • Juniors will complete the Stepping Stone • Grades will apply in English III AP • Grades may apply in your CTE course, at your teacher’s discretion.

3. Components: the 3 P’s • Paper, Project, Presentation • Writing a research paper on a challenging aspect of the major of study, reflecting basic writing as well as information literacy skills and using multiple sources, including at least one interview with the student’s CTE teacher. • Designing and producing a related, rigorous, student-generated project or product to be incorporated in the final presentation. • Preparing an oral presentation for an audience consisting of teachers and two or more combined classes of peers.

4. Paper • Write a research paper on a challenging aspect of your major of study. • Topics may include: an emerging trend, a controversial issue, or innovations in your career field. • When you have gathered all of your research, compose a research paper arguing that the topic you have chosen will positively impact your career field or that it is a worthwhile pursuit. • When choosing your topic, remember that you must also create a project or product as part of your final presentation.

5. Paper- continued • Rubric on p. 11 • 1 inch margins • 12 point font (print) size with font chosen from one of the following: • Times New Roman • Arial • Tahoma • Page numbers in a consistent location according to MLA format. • Double-spaced throughout the outline, text, and works cited page. • Proficient level of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage. • In-text and/or parenthetical documentation • Title page and a works cited page according to MLA format. • Three to four (3-4) pages in length, not including the title page, and works cited page.

6. Research • Minimum of four (4) sources, including one personal interview. • Paper must be turned in as part of a research folder to include: • Research paper • Works Cited • Research Articles (2 journals; 1 website) • printed out, with any referenced or quoted text highlighted • MLA citation at top of the first page of the article

7. Interview • One of your sources must be an interview of an industry professional. • If you know someone outside of school, feel free to interview them. • Otherwise: interview your CTE teacher. • Questions must be turned in and approved by your English teacher. • See p. 6-7 for detailed instructions • See p. 8-10 for tips on conducting and preparing for the interview • See p. 10 for information on writing a Thank You note

8. Presentation • You will present your project and your research in a 6-8 minute presentation • Audience will consist of members of your class and other English III or CTE students • Dress professionally • Use your E-portfolio! • Research should be presented, but DO NOT READ your paper • Allow for Q&A • Tips on p. 12-15 • Rubric on p. 16-17

9. Timeline • Topic due date: 2/22 • Submit note card with name, period, and pathway. • Answer the following questions: • Describe your topic in one complete sentence. • Who might you interview on this topic? • What kind of project or product can you design around this topic? • Annotated Research Articles due: 3/5 • Interview questions: 3/1 • Interview completed: 3/8 • Thank You Note: 3/8 • Presentation plan and visuals: 3/19 • Research paper rough draft: 3/20-21 (Wed/Thurs) • Research Folder Due: 3/25 • Stepping stone project and presentation: 3/25