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Civil Rights, Now!
From voices of moderation like Cesar Chavez and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to the more radical tactics of the Black Panthers and the Red Power movement, the iconic leaders of the 1960s and 1970s represented many approaches to securing civil rights for all Americans. This lesson plan allows students to study these tactics, as well as the persuasive writing and speaking styles, of some of the most riveting and effective leaders of the twentieth century through the lens of social action. Along the way students will also gain experience constructing a persuasive argument and presenting it to their peers.

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Oral Presentation (2 Units)
This step-by-step guide will walk you through the key parts of preparing and delivering a persuasive speech or other oral presentation.

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Student Resources

RESEARCH TUTORS

Watch and learn! These entertaining and thought-provoking presentations will guide you through the main concepts of research, writing, and media literacy. Text by Jim O'Loughlin, Assistant Professor of English, University of Northern Iowa.

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How to Avoid Plagiarism

Recognize and correct acts of plagiarism before they happen.

How to Read and Interpret an Image

View images critically and avoid being manipulated by visual "arguments."

How to Read and Interpret Primary Sources

Recognize and interpret primary source materials and make effective use of them in your writing.

Using Research to Write

Make your research-based writing clearer, more accurate, and more reliable.

How to Make a Compelling Argument

Take a strong position on a debatable issue and deliver your views to your audience.

WIZARDS

Make your research/writing project easy! These wizards will walk you through basic assignments step by step, and give you a “take away” at the end of the process that you can save, print, email, or export. Text by Dan Weinstein, Associate Professor of English, Dakota State University.

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How to Write a Research Paper

One of the most common assignments in high school or college, a research paper is a communication tool for contributing knowledge to an existing conversation about an identifiable subject being conducted primarily by experts.
How to Prepare and Deliver a Speech or Oral Presentation - Unit 1 | Unit 2

Note that this Wizard includes two units; you need to complete Unit 1 before moving on to Unit 2.
How to Write a Book Review

Book reviews help you get to know a book inside out, so you will be able to describe that book in detail, share your opinion about it, allude to it, and use it to evaluate other books and experiences.
How to Write a Comparative Essay (i.e., Compare and Contrast)

The comparative analysis essay asks you to compare two (or more) things which are somewhat alike, and ultimately, to show their important differences.
How to Write a Position Paper

A position paper is a short argument essay, usually not more than one or two pages long, in which you express your position on an issue, and recommend an action to your audience.
See also: the “How to Make a Compelling Argument” Research Tutor above.
How to Write an Interpretive Essay

An interpretive essay asks you to closely read and write about your understanding of a text. This Wizard will help you write an interpretation of a literary work.
How to Write a Causal Analysis

The Causal Analysis asks you to find out why things happen, then explain their causes and consequences to others.

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