Writing 125 April Research Essay Questionnaire

1. What have you found to be the greatest challenge so far in the Research Essay assignment?

2. What aspect of this assignment have you most enjoyed, to date?

3. Did you meet with a reference librarian to find sources?

Yes

No

If Yes, say a little about whether that session was useful, and if so, how it was useful to you.

4. How soon did you arrive at a definite position on the issue you chose to research (this may have been a thesis, or simply an attitude, a realization that helped you shape your thinking about your topic)?

Did you stick with that position or find your view shifting at some point?

5. Whom do you imagine to be the real or simulated audience for your essay?

6. Do you think peer editing groups or two or three would be helpful to you as you get ready to revise Essay 3?

7. Have you used Endnotes yet this term, for this or any other assignments (in this course or others)? If not, what made you decide not to use the program?

8. What aspect of citation of sources would you like to learn more about in the last four weeks of the course?

9. Would you like the class to workshop all or part of your Essay 3 first draft?

10. What suggestions do you have for me (a) for class sessions and (b) for work in conferences with you, to better equip you to hand in a well written research essay?

11. Any other suggestions?

Your name

Thank you for completing this questionnaire!