What This Document Is
This is a draft assignment for Week 3 of Information Literacy (ILR 260) at National University. It outlines the requirements for a draft research essay, building upon previous coursework. It’s designed to help students move from individual source analyses to a cohesive, synthesized draft.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is for students enrolled in ILR 260. It’s used to assess progress in research and writing skills, specifically the ability to synthesize information and construct a draft argument. It exists to guide students through the intermediate stage of their research project.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is *not* the completed research essay. It’s a guide for creating a draft, and acknowledges that further research and revision will likely be needed. It doesn’t provide a model essay or detailed writing instruction.
What This Document Provides
The document details: the minimum word count (700 words), the submission deadline (end of Week 3), and the importance of two Week 3 readings – one on Synthesis and one on Transitions. It also offers a suggested approach to developing the draft, referencing work completed in Weeks 1 and 2. It notes that a concluding paragraph is not required for this draft.