Do we assume that students know how to write a research paper?  Do we assume that students will be able to figure out how to write a research paper if we assign one?  This assumption negatively affects student equity groups, but there is something we can do about this.  If we are going to give an assignment, we MUST invest in teaching our students the skill set that is involved.  In this episode, I break down how to "scaffold" a research paper in a way that positively affects student success.