This working document compiles resources for faculty wishing to incorporate small or large research assignments into first year writing. Research can be integrated into smaller, informal activities, especially to emphasize how to properly frame different types of sources based on Continue reading
This formal paper prompt challenges FYW 150 students to do some primary (field) research on the topic of language innovation, and then position what they see “in the field” by connecting it essays and research from “language experts.” Here is Continue reading
For a FYW150 course, one approach to including a research and information literacy component is to task students to investigate a case study related to the class topic. The attached prompt provides an example research project related to capital punishment. Continue reading
