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English III Research Project

Goals. To learn a practical and consistent method of extracting, presenting, and documenting information correctly.. Task. Select a famous American, living or dead,

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English III Research Project

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    1. English III Research Project Famous American Artist

    2. Goals To learn a practical and consistent method of extracting, presenting, and documenting information correctly.

    3. Task Select a famous American, living or dead, who has made a contribution to the arts.  This American must be well-known in one of following areas: art, music, dance, theatre, television, film, journalism, or literature and have made an impact or contribution to the arts. You will present biographical information and explain the artist’s impact/significance to his or her field and/ or to American society.  

    4. Major Grades * Research Terms Test (see attachment) Outline Rough Draft Works Cited Page Final Research Product (in folder)

    5. Daily Grades Participation in the library while researching Participation in the classroom when given time to work on project Daily progress checks Copied sources with documentation and source number Notes cards (correct format and number of cards) Thesis statement Any other assignment related to the project

    6. Procedures 1. Select topic– must be approved. 2. Find information– research. 3. Read through the information and create note cards. 4. Write a thesis statement. 5. Write the outline. 6. Prepare a rough draft. 7. Edit and revise the rough draft. 8. Create the final copy of the research paper. 9. Compile the final product.

    7. Requirements 700-800 word count (Only 3 letter words or more count.) Typed, double space the entire paper 12 font Font– Times Roman (or clear and simple) double-spaced One inch margins, standard left and right margins Written in 3rd person Minimum of five sources (must have a variety) Creative Title of paper– do not underline or put in quotations Binding Final Copy– simply stapled together in correct order: Final draft and Works Cited Page. NOTHING FANCY! *Final Product (Refer to next page.)

    8. Final Product The following items must be turned in in a solid colored pocket paper folder. Final Paper in right pocket and other documents in left pocket. Final paper prepared according MLA format. MLA Works Cited page Hard copies of source material Note cards Working thesis Working outline Rough draft

    9. Choosing Your Topic A Famous American in the Field of the Arts You may suggest someone as long as you can present his/her impact on the arts. Complete preliminary research on artist Turn in a summary on your artist Sign up for your topic with Mrs. Strain Only one person per topic per class “First come, first serve”

    10. Researching Note Cards 3 x 5 lined index cards provided by the student For each source of information, you will take notes on index cards we refer to as note cards. Each note card will be categorized as to the information it contains, which will correspond with your outline. Also, each note card will state the source where the information came from. The note card will have the source’s number code on it. The number of note cards you are required to have will be announced. In total, you should have approximately 50 note cards.

    11. Taking Notes Summary– for the general idea only Paraphrase– detailed notes on specific sentences and passages but not exact wording– restate in your own words. Quotation– original wording makes an effective addition in your paper— “word for word, comma for comma” You may highlight information from your sources; however, you are required to transfer the information to index cards (note cards). Your note cards are an essential part of the process.

    12. PLAGIARISM Plagiarism is the act of using another person’s ideas or expressions in your writing without acknowledging the source. If you are caught plagiarizing/cheating in your paper , intentional or unintentional, you will be severely penalized. A major grade of a “0” and a discipline referral. Please be careful.

    13. Thesis Statement Thesis statement is a single sentence that formulates your topic and your point of view toward it. You write your thesis statement after you have completed your research and before you write your outline.

    14. Topic Outline Thesis statement Early life Adult life Educational background Artistic career Outside influences Important achievements Artistic contributions Concluding statement

    15. Mechanics of Writing Correct spelling Written in 3rd person Punctuation Apostrophes– do not use contractions. Names of people– first time: Emily Dickinson (full name); subsequent use: Dickinson (last name only). Do not use the first name only. Numbers– spell out numbers one to nine and use numerals for number 10 and greater. Title of works in a research paper– we will have a lesson on this subject.

    16. Schedule Due Dates ***The first date is A Day class and the second date is B Day class. Library Time: April 21/22 Topic Selection Sign-up: April 21/22 Note cards and 5 Printed Sources: May 3/4 Thesis Statement: Written by May 3/ 4 Research Terms Test: May 5/ 7 Outline: May 7/10 Rough Draft: May 13/14 Final Product: A Day– May 25th & B Day- May 26th

    17. Extra Information Research Tutorials: I will be available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:40-3:30 PM in my classroom. Library hours: Monday-Thursday until 4 PM Early research projects will receive bonus points on the final product.

    18. Online Help http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ This is a great source for writing a research paper. Also, refer to the list of data bases provided in the back of research information.

    19. Example of First Page (not the same topic)

    20. Example of Works Cited Page

    21. Parenthetical Citations MLA uses parenthetical citations Parenthetical citations depend on the medium (e.g. Print, Web, DVD) Parenthetical citations also depend on the source’s entry on the Works Cited page Signal word in the text is the first thing in the corresponding entry on the Works Cited page

    22. Example of Parenthetical Citations in the Paper In-text Example: Wordsworth stated that Romantic poetry was marked by a "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (263). Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (Wordsworth 263). Wordsworth extensively explored the role of emotion in the creative process (263). Corresponding Works Cited Entry: Wordsworth, William. Lyrical Ballads. London: Oxford U.P., 1967. Print.

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