A literature review (“lit review” for short) is an overview of research. Professionals write these to give a summary of the research that they’ve done on a topic, usually after having spent a long time thoroughly researching a particular topic. They are used in almost every field, from engineering to psychology to mathematics to business, though, of course, they look different in each field. Lit […]

Write a two page (double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font; 1″ margins all around) paper that address the following: You are an American Transcendentalist in 2020.  What is this movement called Transcendentalism, and why is it important?  Write your paper as if you are defining the movement to someone who knows nothing about it, but someone who wants to know everything about it.  Your paper […]

Discussion Threads are a place for you to ask questions, engage with your TAs and peers, to find collaborators, and generally deepen your engagement with the course and your own learning. You should think of these posts as mini papers. Write in complete sentences, do not use bullet points or ellipses. Your response should be between 250-500 words. The style of your post can be […]

CCSS & Differentiated Classrooms What we have learned so far in this course is that students come to us with assorted characteristics, physical and cognitive disabilities, multicultural backgrounds, and diverse learning needs. We have also learned that the systems of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are grounded in differentiated instructional practices to form the basis of quality curriculum. As noted in Week Two, your […]

Final PaperWrite an eight- to ten-page paper, in which you compare and contrast two literary works from this course that share the same theme (using the “Themes & Corresponding Works” list, below, as a guide).   The paper should be organized around your thesis (argument), which is the main point of the entire essay. When developing a thesis for a comparative paper, consider how a comparison of […]

Week Three DraftWhy Write a Draft?All writers begin a project by brainstorming their ideas and constructing a rough draft. The draft is not a completed paper; rather, it allows writers to explore and develop their ideas. As part of the writing process, it is important for writers to rehearse their materials before those materials “go live.”  You will complete a draft this week that will […]

 You will apply your knowledge of AT and its benefit to individuals with special needs by interviewing an AT specialist either in a public school setting (elementary/middle/high), a therapy center (Sylvan, Huntington, speech & language therapy clinic), a private school, a federally funded center (Head Start, ARC, regional center), or another setting approved by your instructor. Your interview can take place in person, over the […]

As you move forward to reflect on the process of writing your Literary Analysis Draft in Week Three, watch the video Writing the Compare and Contrast Essay (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJEk8NdM1i0&feature=youtu.be), which provides an overview of the writing process.  This may seem familiar if you have taken a course in introductory writing (e.g., Freshman Composition, Introduction to Composition, Composition I).  Keep this writing process in mind as you […]

Journal One: Identifying Conflicts From Other Sources About Journals What is a journal? A journal is traditionally considered a personal reflective writing that is informal in nature. However, an academic journal for your college course is more than that. It is a way to practice formal academic writing, which pays close attention to spelling, grammar, and stylistics. It has a controlling thought that is explored […]

Final Research Project Preparation – Annotated BibliographyReview the Final Research Project instructions located in Week Five. To help with the preparation of the paper, complete the following items and submit them to your instructor as a single document.•Introduction to Topic: Refer to the Final Research Project guidelines for your topic selection. For your introduction, you should write a 150-word paragraph which clearly explains the topic, […]