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C. Project Phases
The project will be completed in the following phases:
1.Topic Selection and Research
Students will collaborate to choose a topic of common

interest or relevance to their field. They must conduct
research to gather credible and diverse sources that will
inform their essay.
Objective: Develop skills in research and selecting
reliable sources to support arguments.
2.Outlining and Organizing
Teams will create a detailed outline for their essay,
ensuring that they plan the essay’s structure, logical flow
of arguments, and placement of supporting evidence.
Objective: Reinforce the importance of outlining and
organizing essays to ensure coherence and clarity.
3.Drafting
Each team will draft their essay based on their outline.
Every member is expected to contribute to writing

different sections of the essay (e.g., introduction, body
paragraphs, conclusion).
Objective: Practice collaborative writing while focusing
on essay structure, argument development, and
appropriate tone and style.
4.Peer Review and Revision
Teams will exchange drafts with other groups for peer
review. They will revise their essay based on the
feedback received, focusing on improving argument
clarity, structure, and coherence.
Objective: Encourage critical thinking and revision
through peer feedback.

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