You should expect to write in class as well as for homework. We will occasionally discuss students drafts in class. You should be prepared to have your considered by the entire class or by a group of students. If you have written a draft that would be unsuitable to public discussion, please indicate that at the top of the paper. I will omit it from discussion.
Writing is a cumulative process.
Final, polished drafts develop from the notes and early drafts that precede them. You will receive a detailed list of assignments for the research paper later in the semester. Office Hours I will want to meet with you early in the semester to talk about your previous experience reading and writing research. Later in the semester I will expect to meet with you at least once to discuss your progress on the research paper. If you cannot meet me during office hours, please let me know so that we can arrange another, mutually convenient time to meet.