For those enrolled in a college honors program, four years of hard work culminate in one paper—an honors thesis. A handout outlines the steps to writing the paper, beginning with a sample timetable and time management instructions. Once pupils write their papers, the handout, which is part of a larger series on specific writing assignments, also provides tips for a successful defense.

Concepts

research writing, research reports

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Share any college-specific requirements with scholars before they begin the process
• Hold individual conferences with learners to help brainstorm topics for their papers

Classroom Considerations

• For maximum effectiveness, use the resource just before or at the beginning of the junior year of college

Pros

• Lists additional resources to help complete different parts of the paper
• Includes outlines and charts for easy reference

Cons

• Fails to include specific examples to illustrate steps discussed

Common Core

W.9-10.7 W.9-10.8 W.11-12.7 W.11-12.8