Publication Project
This capstone turns strong writing into submission-ready writing: peer review, targeted editing passes, consistency checks, and a clean final package. Students leave with a polished piece they can confidently share—professionally or academically.
SWBAT (Objectives)
- Give and receive peer feedback using a structured review protocol.
- Revise with targeted editing passes (logic, structure, style, correctness).
- Apply a style guide consistently (formatting, terminology, citations, numbers).
- Produce a submission-ready package including clean draft + revision notes.
- Demonstrate publication-level clarity, coherence, and tone control.
Submission Package (What You Deliver)
- Final draft (clean, formatted)
- Abstract / executive summary (if required by genre)
- References / works cited (teacher’s style)
- Appendix (optional: figures, data notes)
- Peer review form (received + given)
- Revision log (8–12 changes + reasons)
- Editing checklist (signed off)
Your goal is not “error-free”—it’s reader-proof: clear to a smart reader who knows nothing about your topic.
Peer Review (Structured, Useful Feedback)
- 3 strengths (specific: where and why)
- 2 questions (what is unclear / missing)
- 1 priority fix (highest-impact revision)
“In paragraph 3, the claim is strong, but the evidence is general. Add one concrete example or data point to increase credibility.”
“Looks good!” (too vague) · rewriting the whole paper · personal preferences without reasons.
Editing Passes (Professional Workflow)
Claims match evidence. Counterarguments are fair. Definitions are stable. No logical gaps.
Each paragraph has a job. Transitions guide the reader. Headings reflect argument sections.
Tone matches audience. Sentences are tight. Word choice is precise. No unnecessary idioms.
Grammar, punctuation, numbers, citations, and layout align with the style guide.
Final Submission Checks (Reader-Proofing)
- Can a reader restate your thesis in one sentence?
- Do they know why it matters?
- Can they name your strongest evidence?
Terminology, spelling (US/UK), tense, punctuation style, headings, numbering, and citation format.
No quote mining. No misrepresentation. Limits are acknowledged. Counterarguments are treated respectfully.
Practice (Publication-Ready Output)
Use the 3-2-1 protocol on a partner’s draft. Give one “high-impact” revision suggestion.
Run Pass 2 (structure) and Pass 3 (style) on a 2-page excerpt and document changes in a revision log.
Export clean PDF, confirm formatting, attach references, and prepare a folder with correct file names.
Capstone Task: Final Submission Package
- Final draft (800–1,200 words unless teacher specifies)
- Abstract or executive summary (genre-appropriate)
- References (correct format)
- Peer review forms (given + received)
- Revision log (8–12 documented edits)
- Checklist sign-off (editing passes + final checks)
- Clear thesis and idea-based structure
- Accurate claim strength (hedging when needed)
- Strong evidence integration (multiple sources)
- Fair counterargument + rebuttal
- Consistent style guide compliance
- Title options (3)
- 1-paragraph author bio (professional tone)
- Keywords (5–8)
- Cover letter (if submitting externally)
Materials & Downloads
- Unit 8 Slides — PPTX
- Submission Package Checklist — PDF · Folder Structure — PDF
- Peer Review Form — PDF · Sentence Starters — PDF
- Editing Passes Checklist — PDF · Common C2 Errors — PDF
- Final Checklist — PDF · Submission Cover Page — PDF
- Practice Worksheet — PDF · Answer Key — PDF
- Task Sheet — PDF · Rubric — PDF
Swap placeholders with real file paths. Keep links consistent:
/levels/c2/assets/.