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Graduation Project

Graduation Project. Writing the Research Paper. Learning Target. I understand the requirements for my Research Paper, Outline, and Works Cited page. Task Definition. Create an Outline Write Research Paper on Approved G.P. Paper Topic Conduct & Include Interview Include a Works Cited Page.

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Graduation Project

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  1. Graduation Project Writing the Research Paper

  2. Learning Target • I understand the requirements for my Research Paper, Outline, and Works Cited page.

  3. Task Definition • Create an Outline • Write Research Paper on Approved G.P. Paper Topic • Conduct & Include Interview • Include a Works Cited Page

  4. Research Paper Guidelines • Review sample student paper • Review list of guidelines (find in paper) • Work with student • Place ? beside any you need more info about

  5. Research Paper Guidelines • Research Paper Standard English: 5 to 8 Pages Honors/AP English: 8 to 10 Pages MLA Format Double Spaced with Indented Paragraphs One Inch Margins In-Text Citations (Internal Citations in Parenthesis) Direct Quotes in Quotation Marks Header- No Cover Sheet (Name, Teacher, Course, and Date) Page Numbers (via Header) Font/Size -12 Point/Times New Roman Includes a Catchy Title Includes a Student-Generated Diagram Uses Interview as a Source At Least 5 References (1 Interview, 2 Published, and Others)

  6. In-Text Citations • Internal Citations in Parenthesis • Show what source you got your information from • Use whenever you quote or paraphrase information • Connects back to your Works Cited page Working with partner: • Why does the writer write “263” in the first sentence? • Why does the writer write “Wordsworth” at the end of the second sentence, but not the first? • Why does the writer write “Impact of Global Warming” in this in-text citation, and not an author name?

  7. Outline • Map for Research Paper • A Way to Organize Information Before you Start Writing In-Depth • Review Copy • Can you write an outline without research? • What do you think happens in the paper each time she changes numbers/letters?

  8. Outline • Outline Corresponds to Content of Paper Title of Research Paper Centered at Top Thesis Statement under Title Top Right Header with Last Name and Page Number on each Page Roman Numeral I is Introduction Last Roman Numeral is the Conclusion For Every A there is a B For Every 1 there is a 2 Formatted using Hanging Indent or Stair Step Double Spaced Parallel Phrase Format (No Complete Sentences) Double Spaced

  9. Works Cited • What’s the purpose? • Works Cited Page • Can you find these things in the sample? * MLA Format * “Works Cited” is Centered at Top of Page * Last Page of Research Paper * Entries are in Alphabetical Order (Not Numbered) * All Sources are Cited * All but First line of Entry is Indented 5 Spaces (Hanging Indent) * Double Spaced • Citation Help Link on Web Page

  10. Information Seeking Strategies • School Media Center • Public Libraries • NC WiseOwl • NC Live • Quality Web Sites • Interview: Mentor or Expert

  11. Location And Access • 5 Sources Minimum • At Least 2 Published Books, Periodicals, or Online Databases • At Least 1 Interview Expert (Interview Verification Form) • Quality Web Sites Authority, Accuracy, Currency, Objectivity

  12. Use of Information • Avoid Plagiarism (Do Not Copy and Paste) • Take Notes or use Note Taking Sheets • Make an Outline from Notes • Write the Paper from your Outline • Complete Works Cited Page MLA Handbook/Website NC WiseOwl Citation Maker Easy Bib/Other Citation Maker

  13. Synthesis • Research Paper Outline • Research Paper • Works Cited Page

  14. Evaluation • Paper Due in Eng IV • Paper Rubric—Used by Teacher Must Achieve Successful Completion on all Components • Self Evaluation What would I have done differently?

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