RES 710 50 - Academic Writing

  • Week 1: Overview of Scholarly Writing [unit]

    Week 1: Overview of Scholarly Writing. The focus of this week is to help new doctoral students familiarize themselves with the expectations and responsibilities of independent scholarship in a doctoral program. In week 1, you will receive an overview of the doctoral journey, an understanding of academic culture, and the role of the scholar.

     

     

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    Annotated Bibliography Template Required RES 710 Annotated Bibliography Template.edited.docx Edit Annotated Bibliography Template Delete Annotated Bibliography Template
    Rubric for RES 710 Peer Learning Activity Week 1 Discussion Readiness and Peer Evaluation Required Rubric for RES 710 Peer Learning Activity Week 1 Discussion Readiness and Peer Evaluation.docx Edit Rubric for RES 710 Peer Learning Activity Week 1 Discussion Readiness and Peer Evaluation Delete Rubric for RES 710 Peer Learning Activity Week 1 Discussion Readiness and Peer Evaluation
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  • Week 2: Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills. [unit]

    Week 2: Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills. This week, you will learn how to develop critical thinking abilities necessary for effective research and argumentation. This week's activities and exercises focus on analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating academic literature.

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  • Week 3: Literature Synthesis and Review Techniques. [unit]

    Week 3: Literature Synthesis and Review Techniques. This week, you will learn how to synthesize research literature relevant to their topics effectively. You will learn Strategies for literature reviews, identifying key themes, and integrating various sources into cohesive. This week will focus on the differences between synthesizing literature and summarizing a research article (i.e., annotative bibliography vs. literature review).
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  • Week 4: Academic Writing Fundamentals. [unit]

    Week 4: Academic Writing Fundamentals. This week, you will enhance your academic writing skills by focusing on clarity, structure, and style. You will use your literature review outline and concept map to create your first draft of the synthesis paper.

     
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    Outline Template Required Literature Review Outline (1).doc Edit Outline Template Delete Outline Template
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  • Week 5: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Plagiarism. [unit]

    Week 5: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Plagiarism. To emphasize the importance of ethical research practices and academic integrity, we will focus on plagiarism, citation practices, and the consequences of academic dishonesty.
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    Synthesis Template Required Student-apa-7th-edition-template-without-abstract.docx Edit Synthesis Template Delete Synthesis Template
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  • Week 6: Applying Academic Writing in the Dissertation: Justifying Your Methodology and Design [unit]

    Week 6: An Overview of Research Design and Methodology. An Overview of Research Design and Methodology  This week, you will be introduced to research methodologies relevant to your field of study. You will receive an overview of qualitative and quantitative methods, data collection techniques, and research ethics.
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  • Week 7: Applying Academic Writing to the Dissertation: Reading and Writing About Your Research Topic. [unit]

    Week 7: The Dissertation Process: Planning and Execution. This week, you will learn how to create and utilize a literature review matrix to help organize the articles you collect while researching your dissertation topic. This tool will assist in refining your topic and clarifying both your theoretical framework and methodology. Additionally, the goal is to enhance your understanding of the various components of the dissertation process and provide strategic guidance for navigating it effectively. You will also explore the importance of careful planning for your dissertation, which includes setting realistic timelines, identifying essential resources, and cultivating productive relationships with your advisors.
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    Literature Review Matrix Required Literature Review Matrix (2) (1) (1).xls Edit Literature Review Matrix Delete Literature Review Matrix
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  • Rubrics

    Please be sure to use the rubrics provided to ensure that all the criteria for each weekly assignment are met. It is important to note that failure to meet the specified criteria may significantly reduce points. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you utilize the rubrics to guide your work and produce high-quality assignments.
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    RES 710 Rubrics For Writing Assignments Required drive.google.com Edit RES 710 Rubrics For Writing Assignments Delete RES 710 Rubrics For Writing Assignments
    Rubric for DQs Required Paragraph Synthesis and Academic Tone Rubric — 50 .pdf Edit Rubric for DQs Delete Rubric for DQs
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  • Writing Samples

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    Writing Sample 1 Required Writing Example_1.pdf Edit Writing Sample 1 Delete Writing Sample 1
    Writing Sample 2 Required Writing Example_2.pdf Edit Writing Sample 2 Delete Writing Sample 2
    Outline Sample Required Outline Example_Sample .pdf Edit Outline Sample Delete Outline Sample
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  • SYLLABUS SPRING

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    Syllabus Spring 26 Required RES 710 On-Campus Syllaubs_Spring Session 1.pdf Edit Syllabus Spring 26 Delete Syllabus Spring 26
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