Mrs. Arnold's Junior Research Paper

• Project Description and Tips

 

Research an American Author and use what you learn about her/him to write a 3-5 page research paper, following the MLA format.
Create a Works Cited page, note cards and source cards
You must use a variety of sources in your paper
(Minimum 5, at least one print source)

As you research,
Use books, web sites and Ebsco
Print all sources out, make copies of books you use or check out
Use Citation Maker as you go
Work on outside of class

• Citation Maker
• Where to look:
 

• Books in library

  • Subject or Key words= Literary Landmarks, Authors, American – Biography Authors, American – 20th Century – Biography Dramatists, American – 20th Century – Biography Poets, American – Biography Poets, American – 20th Century – Biography Novelists, American – 20th Century - Biography
  • Look for biographies by typing author’s last name, then first
  • Ebsco- Link to Barbara Kingsolver biography info
  • Web Sites
http://www.biography-center.com/
http://www.biography.com/search/index.jsp
http://ncteamericancollection.org/americanwritinggateway.htm
• Web Site that will help with steps/ process
http://www.crlsresearchguide.org/Research_Tip_Sheets.asp
• Assignments and Due dates
Assignment
Points Possible
Due Date**
Choose a general topic
15
4/21
Create a statement of purpose
15
4/25
Brainstorm and organize questions (5 questions min)
25
4/26
Create Subtopics
15
4/28
Rough Works Cited
25
5/3
Note cards (25) (HOMEWORK)
50
5/5
Create a thesis statement
15
5/5
Outline
50
5/9
First draft (HOMEWORK)
100
5/10
Peer Edit
50
5/10
Final draft
200
5/12
**DUE DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
   

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