Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Research Paper

We are currently working on the following assignment: Literary Research Paper Throughout the year we have read a variety of interesting works. Each work contains many different themes, ideas, and questions that can be analyzed further outside of the work. Over the next 5 weeks you will put together a research paper based on one of the works we have studied this year. We will spend several days each week devoting our time to the research and writing process. The days we spend in class will be used for the current work we are analyzing. You are to use the time given you to research a concept from the work of your choice, formulate a thesis, gather sources to support it, and craft a thoughtful argument proving your thesis. The paper will be broken up into several parts. The requirements are as follows: Thesis statement 10pts Due 5/7 List of sources (at least 4) 10pts Due 5/9 Outline 10pts Due 5/16 Rough Draft (4-6 pages) 20pts Due 5/28 Final Draft: Typed Times New Roman Font 12 Double Spaced 4-6 pages MLA citations for all sources All sources quoted at least once No 1st person Submitted through Turnitin.com 100pts Due 6/4 Works Cited Page Typed Correct MLA format Attached to final copy At least 4 sources 50pts Due 6/4 Total 200pts