The Research Essay Workshop
Students engage in a collaborative workshop to refine their research essays through peer feedback and instructor guidance.
Key Questions
- Evaluate a peer's research essay for clarity of argument, strength of evidence, and logical organization.
- Justify revisions made to one's own essay based on feedback and self-reflection.
- Construct a plan for final revisions that addresses both global and local issues in the essay.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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