College Application Essay Writing
Use this link to help you in writing your college application essay.
August 11, 2008
August 10, 2008
HBL: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE LITERARY ANALYSIS RESEARCH PAPER IS POSTED HERE
TOPIC SELECTION:
Choose one of the novels on the list provided OR see Ms. Cearley about another possibility.
Start signing up for novels on Wednesday, August 20 BEFORE SCHOOL
Bring novel to class by Monday, Augus 25
Novel options Download file
Due Dates and point values Download file
Parent/Student letter Download file
RESEARCH GUIDE:
See the entry titled "Research Guide" (If you go back to the main page and click the Research/Writing Link at the right, you'll find the entry when you scroll down.) Click the link and print the guide.
COBB VIRTUAL LIBRARY
You may use the following passwords to access the Cobb Virtual Library. This resource and/or literary criticism found in the periodicals in the HHS media center are the ONLY sources accepted for your literary analysis research paper. See separate entry titled "Cobb Virtual Library" for more information.
Cobb Virtual Library URL: http://cvl.cobbk12.org
User name: Cobbhs
Password: three
Once on CVL, you select "high". Then scroll down to the "Literature and Criticism" section. From there, choose either Discovering Selection (Gale), Literary Reference Center (Galileo), or Literature Resource Center (Gale). If you choose Galileo, the password is: fallback
If you want to search the HHS card catalog for a reference, select Destiny Library Catalog at the top of the page.
WRITING A THESIS
Use this packet to help you prepare your thesis Download file
August 09, 2008
"To Be" Verbs
am, is, are....they seem small and insignifcant. However, they lead to the demise of all good writers. As a writer, verbs provide you power and voice to reach your reader. "TO BE" verbs lack power. Eliminate "TO BE" verbs from your writing, and you discover an author's voice in your pen!
Removing "TO BE" verbs with help from Word Download file
Other Verbs to use.... Download file
August 01, 2008
Research Guide
Research guide online: USE IT!
Use this valuable online resource!
http://picasso.cobbk12.org/ResearchGuide/ResearchGuide1Document.doc
You will NOT be issued a research guide in class, but you will need one to appropriately complete your research paper. You can down load it from the site above. You need to print this and bring it to class with you by September 2, 2008
Cobb Virtual Library
The Cobb County School District Virtual Library is a database of articles, journals, etc. approved for use during this research project and your research paper. Follow the directions below to access this site from home.
• Go to http://cvl.cobbk12.org
• Select “High”
• Select one of the following databases:
1. Gale Literature Resource Center
2. eLibrary
• username for Gale and eLibrary – cobbhs
• password for Gale and eLibrary – three
3. Galileo
• password for Galileo – fallback (valid 8/31/08 to 12/12/08)
Once you select the database and log-in, begin your search on your topic. These sources provide a wealth of information on every topic imaginable. Be creative with keyword arrangements and persistent in searches.
March 18, 2008
Q-Tips
Use this attachment as a guideline for how to correctly incorporate quotes into an essay with strong lead-ins and transitions beyond "for example" and "he says".