1. Research Paper Requirements
    1. Part I – Before you write
    2. Part II – As you research and write
    3. Part III – Research paper formatting
    4. Part IV—Research paper sources
    5. Part V – Grading

Research Paper Requirements
 
There are several parts to this. Be sure to read the entire paper so you understand each part. Beside each part, write the date you completed the task. Yes, you will turn this paper in for a grade.
 


Part I – Before you write



Part I – Before you write
 
_____Turn in Research Paper Topic sheet to Mrs. Duprey.
 
_____Get Mrs. Duprey’s approval for your topic
 


Part II – As you research and write



Part II – As you research and write
 
_____ Take notes. Copious notes. Lots and lots of notes.
 
_____ Document, document, document!
 
_____ & _____ Set up two writing conferences with Mrs. Duprey
 


Part III – Research paper formatting



Part III – Research paper formatting
 
_____ Margins are 1” all the way around on all text pages
 
_____ Last name and page #’s are in header; top right corner
 
_____ Title page follows MLA format (see pg 525 in textbook)
 
_____ Imbedded (parenthetical) citations are included (pgs 508-511)
 
_____ overall length needs to be approx 5000 words (that’s 8-10 typed, double-spaced pages at size 12 font using Times New Roman) PS. Title and Works Cited pages do NOT count toward the 8-10 page requirement!
 


Part IV—Research paper sources



Part IV—Research paper sources
 
_____at least FIVE sources; two must be sources other than Internet
 
_____ Works Cited page in proper format included with rough draft (pgs 512-24; 534)
 


Part V – Grading



Part V – Grading
 
_____ Handed in rough draft
 
_____ Checked rubric before doing final draft; also talked with Mrs. D & read her comments
 
_____ Handed in final draft
 

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