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
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)

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?