Research Paper Details
3 to 4 pages (750 to 1000 words) – Typically 250 words per page
Research Paper
Create a research paper that explores this topic: "Going Green."
Your topic should be: controversial (at least two possible sides), arguable (not just a matter of taste or preference), and clearly defined (avoid “fuzzy” concepts like “freedom”, “morality”, etc.).
You must use at least 7 sources, and only half of them may be online or Internet-based sources (this excludes journal articles). You must also have a “Works Cited” page, and the entire paper must be adequately and appropriately documented in the MLA style.
Content Details:
This assignment uses the writing process:
1. Prewriting – generating ideas and text
a. Selecting a topic
b. Finding and evaluating sources
c. Taking notes by quoting, summarizing and paraphrasing sources
d. Creating a thesis outline and annotated bibliography
2. Drafting & assessing your own writing
3. Getting response and revising
4. Editing and proofreading
Important dates:
Research Topic and Thesis Statement – Monday, May 11
Be prepared to discuss and research your topic
Outline and Annotated Bibliography – Friday, May 15
Create an outline and annotated bibliography using all your sources
First Draft – Thursday, May 27
Create a first draft that includes parenthetical notes and a “Work Cited” page using your annotated bibliography
Peer Evaluation– Thursday, May 27
Final Draft – Monday, June 1
Research Paper
Create a research paper that explores this topic: "Going Green."
Your topic should be: controversial (at least two possible sides), arguable (not just a matter of taste or preference), and clearly defined (avoid “fuzzy” concepts like “freedom”, “morality”, etc.).
You must use at least 7 sources, and only half of them may be online or Internet-based sources (this excludes journal articles). You must also have a “Works Cited” page, and the entire paper must be adequately and appropriately documented in the MLA style.
Content Details:
This assignment uses the writing process:
1. Prewriting – generating ideas and text
a. Selecting a topic
b. Finding and evaluating sources
c. Taking notes by quoting, summarizing and paraphrasing sources
d. Creating a thesis outline and annotated bibliography
2. Drafting & assessing your own writing
3. Getting response and revising
4. Editing and proofreading
Important dates:
Research Topic and Thesis Statement – Monday, May 11
Be prepared to discuss and research your topic
Outline and Annotated Bibliography – Friday, May 15
Create an outline and annotated bibliography using all your sources
First Draft – Thursday, May 27
Create a first draft that includes parenthetical notes and a “Work Cited” page using your annotated bibliography
Peer Evaluation– Thursday, May 27
Final Draft – Monday, June 1