Research Revisited: Or, How I Learned to Love the "Reader's Guide.".

Peacock, Joseph W.

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Publication Date: 1987

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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

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Language: English

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