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ERIC Number: EJ360674
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Reference Count: 0
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Research Revisited: Or, How I Learned to Love the "Reader's Guide."
Peacock, Joseph W.
English Journal, v76 n7 p57-60 Nov 1987
Describes a research paper project for high school students that requires them to incorporate source information into a conversational letter. Builds topic around an imaginary class reunion aboard an ocean liner. Notes that the students internalize the assignment, find a practical reason for using reference books, and actually enjoy the research. (JG)
Descriptors: Assignments, Course Content, English Instruction, Letters (Correspondence), Research Papers (Students), Research Skills, Role Playing, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods, Writing (Composition), Writing Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Audience Awareness