CHY 4U Essay
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The 2 step essay process is designed to help you build your essay writing skills for research papers in the Social Sciences at the University Level.
There are two short essays. Throughout the first 2 months of the course we will work on skills needed to write a good research paper. You will be given class time for some research and preparation. The rest will be completed at home.
1. Start to explore a topic and do some reading (research)
2. Propose your topic and discuss it with me - I can help you through the topic selection process and help you build your thesis.
3. Attend the MLA/Chicago Workshop - this class will cover how to write and reference your paper properly in the proper format.
4. Find and read more sources before you complete your essay. Your essay should reference at least 5 sources and will be properly listed in the Works Cited Section.
5. Submit your essay. It must be 500 words and no longer than 600. 12 pt, double or single spaced.
There are two short essays. Throughout the first 2 months of the course we will work on skills needed to write a good research paper. You will be given class time for some research and preparation. The rest will be completed at home.
1. Start to explore a topic and do some reading (research)
2. Propose your topic and discuss it with me - I can help you through the topic selection process and help you build your thesis.
3. Attend the MLA/Chicago Workshop - this class will cover how to write and reference your paper properly in the proper format.
4. Find and read more sources before you complete your essay. Your essay should reference at least 5 sources and will be properly listed in the Works Cited Section.
5. Submit your essay. It must be 500 words and no longer than 600. 12 pt, double or single spaced.