Approaches to Writing - Assignment 6B: Research Paper: Second Version
Assignment 6B - Argumentative Research Paper: Second Version
(Estimated Completion Time - 3 - 5 hours)

What is the assignment? Based on your Revision Plan for Paper: Second Version, revise your argumentative research paper. Make large-scale changes that will make your ideas better developed and more convincing to your readers, such as any of the following:

  • add more main points to your existing main points, or replace weak main points with stronger new ones

  • add more subpoints to help develop your existing main points

  • add more evidence or logical explanations to support your existing subpoints and main points

  • rearrange the order of your main points, subpoints, or evidence/logical explanations

  • rearrange or reword paragraphs or sentences for effectiveness

  • add background information on your topic, either in a new background section following your introduction or within individual main point discussions

  • develop your introduction and conclusion

NOTE: DO NOT concern yourself with smaller editing concerns, such as grammar, punctuation, mechanics, spelling, style, diction, etc.

Even though the Final Version of your research paper will be 8 - 10 pages long, your Second Version will probably be only 7 - 8 pages, including the Works Cited page. It is understood that your main points, subpoints, and supporting evidence and/or logical explanations will be further developed for the final version of the paper. NOTE: There is no maximum page limit on your Second Version.

How do I submit the assignment? Submit your Paper: First Version to Kenn via e-mail, as an attachment (see "Submitting/Reading an Attachment" for instructions on how to submit assignments via e-mail). Use MLA paper format for your submission (standard margins, header, etc.) and give your paper a title that reflects your tentative thesis statement (for example: No Tolerance for Gangs: Parents Who Care--Second Version).
When is it due? See Calendar for the due date.
Example of an argumentative research paper (final version) "Guided into a Disaster," by Ryan Primosch.
How do I revise the first version of a paper into a second version? Try any of the following writing, research, or reading activities, each of which has been designed to help you to revise your first version into a subsequent version. You are NOT required to try all of the activities, but you ARE required to review them all and try at least one that looks promising. Later, you will report to the Course Chat Room how well your chosen activity worked.

Any final suggestions? Read the "Scoring Criteria" and "Helpful Hints" before submitting this assignment.
A friendly reminder One weekly posting to the Course Chat Room is required. If you have not yet contributed to the forum during Phase 6, consider posting a message now in response to the thread entitled, "Phase 6 Writing, Research, Reading Activities: What Helped?"
Any questions or comments for Kenn?
Where do I go next?
Congratulations!
You have completed Phase 6 of the Main Journey. After submitting Assignment 6B, go to "Side Trip 3."

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