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Research Paper. Tips for Success. Works Cited. Separate page Works Cited title centered Last name and correct page number appear in upper right with space between name and page Sources listed alphabetically by first word in each entry/no bullets or numbers Four or more sources listed

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Research Paper

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  1. Research Paper Tips for Success

  2. Works Cited • Separate page • Works Cited title centered • Last name and correct page number appear in upper right with space between name and page • Sources listed alphabetically by first word in each entry/no bullets or numbers • Four or more sources listed • First line of source starts at left, subsequent lines tabbed in • Titles of articles, etc. capitalized correctly

  3. Works Cited, continued: • Entire page double-spaced with no large gaps between any lines • Each entry ends with a period • Each source is used at least once in the paper • Info that appears in parentheticals in paper matches the typing of the entry on WC page (Facebook).

  4. Parenthetical Citations: • Four or more used in paper • Wording and typing within the parentheses matches wording and typing on WC page • Parenthetic citations punctuated correctly: According to Facebook’s official website, “approximately 80% of the active users live outside the United States” (Facebook).

  5. Quotations and Paraphrasing: • Each quotation is correctly led into, broken up, or followed by writer’s own words with smooth, grammatically correct wording • No “freestanding” quotations • Sentences containing statistics, direct quotations, dates, (or other specific info not generally known) are followed by parenthetic citations

  6. Sentence Fluency and Word Choice: • No fragments or run-ons • Formal tone: no first or second person pronouns, no contractions, no slang (except in direct quotations) • Varied sentence patterns • Distinct, vivid vocabulary • Transitional words and phrases • Consistent verb tenses!

  7. Ideas and Content: • Opening sentence does NOT contain a quotation or question and is interesting/compelling • Ideas in intro move smoothly and logically toward thesis statement • Thesis statement offers a concession, then reveals topic without listing supporting ideas found in body paragraphs

  8. Organization: • Paragraphs are arranged logically with natural sequencing • Transitional words and phrases are used to move reader through essay • No sentences begin with FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) • Ideas create a sense of beginning, middle, and end

  9. Voice: • Show enthusiasm and interest in topic • Appear in control of topic • Make your stance/position appear strong/genuine

  10. Grammar/Mechanics: • Contains no usage errors: pronouns (one person cannot be called “they,” numbers under one hundred are typed as words unless used in direct quotes, proper nouns are capitalized, such as Facebook. • Contains no spelling errors. • Commas, colons, semicolons used correctly • Font size is 12 pt., Palatino Linotype

  11. Grammar/Mechanics, continued: • Titles are punctuated correctly: • Italicize: books, films, newspapers, magazines, television titles • Use “quotation marks” for “article titles,” “short stories,” and “poems”

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