Mini Research paper re-write notes

1. Mini Research paper re-write notes

2. Who can re-write the paper? • Any student who is not satisfied with his/her grade may re-write and re-submit the mini research summative paper. • The higher grade will count as the final grade.

3. Who is required to re-write the mini research paper? • Any student who earned below a “C” must complete the editing and re-write process. • Students who earned below a “C” are urged to meet with Ms. Cadwell to review feedback. • Ms. Cadwell is available during ATP and after school or lunch by appointment.

4. What must be submitted for the re-write? • Your revised mini-research paper to include highlighted changes from your original paper; highlight or underline the sentences you revised! • Your original mini research paper with Ms. Cadwell’s comments and rubric feedback. • A Works Cited Page in proper format. • These completed Cornell Notes to show you understand the requirements!!

5. What about papers that were plagiarized? • Any student who received a “0” due to plagiarism may not re-write for a grade higher than a “D”. • Students with plagiarized papers will be assigned a new mini research topic by Ms. Cadwell. • Students with plagiarized papers must print out and submit their research sources with their new papers. • Plagiarized papers MUST be re-written or the grade stays a “0” and students will receive a referral.

6. What if I have a “C” or higher and do not want to re-write? • You do not have to re-write if you are satisfied with your grade of “C” or higher. • You MUST still re-submit your original paper by the due date!!

7. What is the Due Date for re-Writes? • Next Tuesday, October 15, 2013! • Ms. C will now return mini research papers to complete the summary.

8. Summary: • After reviewing my grade and Ms. Cadwell’s comments, I will/will not revise and re-write my summative mini research paper that is worth 50% of my grade because…. • Parent Signature: _______________________