I-Search Paper Assignment
I-Search paper is designed to teach the writer and the reader something valuable about a chosen topic and about the nature of searching and discovery. An I-Search paper is written in the form of a story, using the first person singular (the "I" in I-Search). Your paper explains the journey of your research to find the answer to a question, and explains what you learned from the experience.
Paper Format:
3 Pages 12-point, Times New Roman 1" Margins Double-spaced Title (Centered) |
Your Information in the Top Right-Hand Corner: Your Full Name English II Mr Ward |
I-Search Graphic Organizer
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Due Dates:
Graphic Organizer:
- Part I&II: Oct 22 (B) Oct 23 (A)
- Part III - Oct 25
- Part IV - Oct 26
- Finished Rough Draft - October 27
- Finished Final Paper - October 31
I-Search Rough DraftDue Date: October 27th, 5pm
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Peer Edit ChecklistDue Date: 10/28 (B) 10/29 (A)
Download the Peer Edit Sheet:
1. Name the file Peer Edit Your Name Your Partner's Name.doc
2. Include the original paper in the document. |
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Final PaperDue Date: October 31
After you receive the comments from your partner and made corrections, submit your assignment in the box. |
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Cultural Views on Death
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Generations in China
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Source:
MADE IN CHINA DISCOVERING TODAYS CULTURE IN MODERN CHINA AND ITS FUTURE. |
Inspirational Videos |
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Randy Pausch - The Last Lecture
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNzk3ODMzNjA=.html (Starts around 8 minute mark) |
The Organization of your paper:
Part I: Introduction:
Topics:
Part II: What I want to learn-
1. Let readers know what you wanted to learn and why. State your main question and sub questions
Part III: The story of my search:
1. Retrace your research steps by describing the search terms and sources you used
3 Sources:
2. Tell the story of what you learned
a. Introduce your sources
b. For each source, here is a paragraph where you:
i. Discuss the who, when, where, why, what of your source (For TWM, tell us what the book is about)
ii. Discuss the things you are hoping to find
iii. Include a quote or summary of what your source said about the subject
iv. Describe what you learned from the source
Part IV: Reflections on My Search:
1. What new information did you learn?
2. What did you learn that surprised you?
3. How might your experience and what you learned affect your choices or opportunities in the future.
Part I: Introduction:
- Explain why learning more about this topic was personally important for you.
- Explain what you already knew about the topic before you even started researching.
Topics:
- Teachers & inspirations in Life
- Death & Dying
- Generations
Part II: What I want to learn-
1. Let readers know what you wanted to learn and why. State your main question and sub questions
Part III: The story of my search:
1. Retrace your research steps by describing the search terms and sources you used
3 Sources:
- Interviews with Parents, Teachers, or Other Students
- Tuesdays with Morrie
- General Research - An article or website, or video
2. Tell the story of what you learned
a. Introduce your sources
b. For each source, here is a paragraph where you:
i. Discuss the who, when, where, why, what of your source (For TWM, tell us what the book is about)
ii. Discuss the things you are hoping to find
iii. Include a quote or summary of what your source said about the subject
iv. Describe what you learned from the source
Part IV: Reflections on My Search:
1. What new information did you learn?
2. What did you learn that surprised you?
3. How might your experience and what you learned affect your choices or opportunities in the future.