RESEARCH PAPER REDO

3 Options Redo your paper (attach new to old) DUE 5/2/14 See me if you have issues with printing, typing, and so on If you DID NOT DO A PAPER or you don’t want to fix yours, then see me for alternative assignment. Don’t do anything and keep the grade if you have!

Let’s look at the rubric… INTRODUCTION  Hook is appropriate and intriguing A general overview of the subject/debate is provided Research subject is clearly identified and thesis is clearly stated Major claims are previewed

BODY Critical exploration of ideas Subdivided into paragraphs containing major claims Paragraphs are well developed and remain on topic Major claims supported with sufficient and relevant evidence Paragraphs include a summary/analysis of evidence Paragraphs organized in logical order Effective transitions between paragraphs

CONCLUSION Conclusion reiterates thesis and major claims Conclusion demonstrates application of information Conclusion ends on a memorable note

GRAMMAR AND LANGUAGE Paper uses standard English grammar conventions (e.g., S-V agreement, antecedent-pronoun agreement, verb tense agreement, spelling) Paper uses proper punctuation (e.g., no run-on sentences or comma splices) Paper uses appropriate tone, word choice, and point of view

SOURCES  Paper uses proper MLA format (min 2.5 pages, w/o Works Cited page) Paper uses a minimum of four academic research sources (70/30 rule*) In-text citations adhere to proper MLA format Works Cited page adheres to proper MLA format