Welcome to the capstone project for the Academic English: Writing Specialization! This project lets you apply everything you’ve learned and gives you the practice you need for college classes by having you write a research paper. You'll have several due dates throughout the capstone to help you stay on schedule.
In this capstone project, you will:
- conduct research on an academic topic of your choice
- create an outline to plan out your essay
- write a short annotated bibliography to help you evaluate your sources
- write a 7-8 page research paper
- use source material correctly with MLA format
This course is part of the Academic English: Writing Specialization
Project: Writing a Research Paper
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
15 hours to complete
Getting Started
In this Capstone project, you will combine all of the skills you've learned in the 4 courses of the Academic English: Writing specialization. This week, you will choose an academic topic to research and formulate an effective research question. By the end of this week, you should know your topic and have a rough outline of your research paper.
5 videos (Total 21 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes
5 videos
Plagiarism Resource video 13m
Plagiarism Resource video 26m
Choosing a Topic and Research Question video7m
Making an Outline video2m
6 readings
Capstone Overview10m
Reminder about Plagiarism10m
Message about Peer Reviews10m
The Assignment10m
Rubric10m
Resources for Review10m
Week
22 hours to complete
Research and Annotated Bibliography
Last week, you learned about the assignment for this Capstone project, chose a topic, and created an outline. This week, you need to start researching and looking for source material. You will then create an annotated bibliography to submit.
1 video (Total 8 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
1 video
2 readings
Resources for Review10m
Annotated Bibliography10m
Week
33 hours to complete
First Draft and Introduction Paragraph
This week, you should start your first draft. Try to write several paragraphs including the introduction paragraph, which you should submit for feedback.
3 videos (Total 29 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
1 reading
Resources for Review10m
Week
42 hours to complete
The Rough Draft
This week, you should continue working on the first draft. Try to have at least four pages written when you submit the rough draft for feedback. Also, include your Works Cited page for feedback.
2 videos (Total 12 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
1 reading
Resources for Review10m
Week
518 minutes to complete
Revise and Rewrite
You're getting near the end. Keep up the good work! This week, you don't have anything to submit. Just keep revising and get that next draft to at least 7 pages. Then revise and revise again.
1 video (Total 8 min), 1 reading
1 video
1 reading
Resources for Review10m
Week
62 hours to complete
The Final Draft
You're almost finished! In this final week, use the time to revise your research paper and edit it carefully. When you're finished, submit it for grading and review three other learners' papers. Then you'll be done!
1 video (Total 1 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
1 video
2 readings
Finish Writing10m
Learn More10m
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I have learned so very much. All of the courses in the specialization have been taught in a way that has been easy to understand. I will miss Tamy Chapmans smiling face.
This specialization is designed for people who have an academic interest and want to learn more about how to write with accuracy in English.
Instructors
Tamy Chapman
Instructor, International ProgramsUniversity of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education
Helen Nam
InstructorInternational Programs, UCI Extension
About University of California, Irvine
Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI’s unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways.
About the Academic English: Writing Specialization
The skills taught in this Specialization will empower you to succeed in any college-level course or professional field. You’ll learn to conduct rigorous academic research and to express your ideas clearly in an academic format. In the final Capstone Project, all the knowledge that you’ve gained over the span of these courses will culminate into an academic research paper on an issue of your choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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