Develop the ability to develop, refine, and research thesis statements. Value themselves and others. A medium speed Internet connection and our list of Internet resources. For advice on how to adjust the plans if you have only one computer with a hook-up, see below . Students identify areas of interest and conduct preliminary research using on-line and library resources to develop their thesis statements.
Students gather data for one to three weeks both inside and outside of regular class time.
Students submit rough draft of position papers. Rough drafts are evaluated by instructor and students refine them. Messages announcing the project are placed on computer networks. The instructor e-mails copies of rough drafts for evaluation to those who respond. Reader-volunteers can also visit the school's website where the essays are posted to read and review.