Research & Source-Based Writing — Chapter overview · English 11: American Voices, Identity & Public Memory, Grade 11
Develop a bounded question, verify contextual sources, synthesize primary-text evidence, and write a revised 1,800–2,200-word research-supported argument. Read Gatsby alongside the inquiry.
Chapter question
How can research & source-based writing help us examine american voices, identity & public memory?
Units in this chapter
- Unit 5.1 · Developing a Research Question
I can refine a broad topic into a focused, arguable research question capable of driving a sustained project.
- Unit 5.2 · Synthesizing Multiple Sources
I can map the relationships among several sources — where they corroborate, qualify, extend, or conflict with one another.
- Unit 5.3 · Argumentative Research Writing
I can develop a defensible thesis and support it with relevant, sufficient evidence tied to the claim by explicit reasoning.
- Unit 5.4 · Citation & Academic Integrity
I can quote, paraphrase, and summarize sources responsibly, choosing the right method for each purpose.