Writing research papers across the curriculum.pdf

Planning Ahead: Developing a Work Schedule

Begin with the date on which the paper is due, and work backward.

Date

Stage in the Process

Due date, the date on which you will give your

paper to your instructor.

Begin polishing final rough draft (at least two

days before due date; if rough draft needs to be

typed, add a realistic amount of time for this

task).

First rough draft complete (two to two-and-a-

half weeks before the due date).

Date on which all essential evidence has been

collected and you begin drafting your paper (at

least three weeks before due date).

Date on which you begin the research process

by selecting an area of investigation, develop-

ing your research question, and starting your

Researcher's Notebook (within a week of the

time you receive the assignment).

Once you have set the deadlines above and you have developed your research strate-

gies, you will be able to-and should-set deadlines for yourself for intermediate steps

in the process.

Writing Research Papers Across

the Curriculum

Writing Research Papers Across

the Curriculum

Fourth Edition

Susan M. Hubbuch

Lewis and Clark College

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