I'm a music teacher, what can I say I think of everything in song titles. Hence, this song keeps running through my mind as I think of all of you hurriedly writing your inquiry papers. With that in mind, I'll try to keep this short and sweet.
A few reminders as you write...
1. Your paper must be in APA format. Check out www.Purdueowl.com for helpful hints.
2. Keep the rubric near you as you write. It will help guide your thinking for each section. Keep it to the 25-50-25 ratio (i.e. 10 pages = 2.5pgs. section 1 + 5pgs. section 2 + 2.5pgs. section 3)
3. Don't shortchange the third and final section. You've done all of this fabulous research, tell the reader where it will take you next. What ramifications do your findings hold?
4. The paper is due NO LATER than FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10! You may mail it, deliver it to Nancy @ Penn State Lehigh Valley, or send it to Nancy electronically. If you decide to use e-mail, make sure your appendix pages are scanned clearly.
5. Last but not least, this is a paper telling of your research. Make sure you write in the narrative mode. Add your personal voice and style. Make your student's voices heard. This is not your typical research paper.
Enjoy the process of finishing. You have traveled a distance through your inquiry process. Revel in the joy of putting it all on paper for an audience to read. Also, please feel free to e-mail or call if you need anything. I'm available to read portions or drafts of your work. I'm happy to do so...that's why I'm here (not just to blog you all reminders).
Happy writing!
