Her blog: Write Now always has great articles, suggestions, reviews, and lots of writerly advice! You'll be glad you stopped by to check it out.
Okay, Karen...take it away!
Write
for Life: Volume One: Writing the Research Paper
This book offers ready to use lessons for grades 7-12
that guide students through the process of writing the research paper. Suitable
for homeschool families, co-ops, or other student groups, these eight lessons
break down the process from start to finish with helpful instruction,
encouragement, and practice. 
Lesson topics include:
- MLA style research paper basics, topics, and
sources
- Thesis statements
- Outlines
- Developing content
- Rough and final drafts
- Citing sources
About
the Author
Since 2005, Karen Lange has used these lessons to teach homeschool teens at the Homeschool Online Creative Writing Co-op. She believes that everyone can improve their writing skills with a good balance of instruction, encouragement, and practice. Note from Becky: I believe Karen's book could help all writers, of any age. I plan on getting a copy of it right away!
Karen Lange is a freelance writer, editor, and online
writing instructor for teens and adults. Her articles appear in parenting,
homeschool, and other publications. Homeschool
Co-ops 101, her first book, was released in 2013. She and her husband
homeschooled their three children for K-12 in southern New Jersey. They now
live in north central Kentucky where Karen enjoys reading, walking, and playing
with her grandson. She is a fan of dark chocolate, hockey, and historical
fiction.
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| Karen Lange |
Visit
Karen: Blog - http://karenelange.blogspot.com/
Facebook Author Page - https://www.facebook.com/authorkarenlange
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Write for Life on Amazon
Interview
Questions
What
prompted you to write this book?
Thanks so much for inviting me to
stop by! The lessons in Write for Life Volume One are ones I
use with my teen homeschool students in an online writing co-op. I’ve long
wanted to convert the lessons into book form for use at home or with student
groups. These are lessons I wish I’d had when homeschooling my children. They
break writing the research paper down into more manageable, less intimidating
steps, offering tips, advice, and insight into the entire process.
What
do you hope readers will take away from this book?
My hope is that readers, students in particular, will
come away more confident in their research and writing skills. I believe that
with practice and encouragement, every student can write. Certainly not
everyone will become a bestselling author, but they can learn to express
themselves better through writing. Improving communication skills helps
students gain an edge for future pursuits. My philosophy is that everyone has
something to share with others, and writing is one way to do that.
Who
was Write for Life written for?
The
book is designed for group, family, or individual student use. This includes homeschoolers and public and
private school students. It can be used anytime to help students brush up on
their research paper writing skills.
Write
for Life includes an instructor guide with information and advice on how to
help students through the process. While best used with parent or other adult
supervision, self-motivated students can work through the lessons themselves. I've had a writer tell me recently that
the lessons would also be suitable for anyone wanting to brush up on research
skills.
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Thank you Karen for including me in your blog tour. I've thoroughly enjoyed it!
