1. Guidelines for the Research Paper
INGL 3202

2. Basic Description
Topic: A theme found in the literature read in class.
Example: marriage, death, infidelity, suicide, religion, Christianity, spirituality, friendship, homicide, crime, among many others.
1,000-1,500 words/ 3-5 pages long
A minimum of two reliable sources should be used, in addition to the short story/ novel.
The Research Paper must be done with the use of MLA style.
Due date: Wednesday, November 23rd

3. 1. Theme from the literature
You are COMPLETELY free to choose the theme of your liking, as long as it comes up in the literature.
However, your topic needs to be approved by the instructor.
Groups of two should work with the same topic.
The process of submitting a topic and having it approved should be done via .

4. 2. Sources Two sources must be professional journals or articles.
Professional journals and articles can be found through the university’s database.

5. 3. MLA Style The format of the paper should be in MLA style
Font, spacing, heading, page number, etcetera.
The use of MLA citation and quotation will save your BUTT!!!
Plagiarism is plagiarism even if it was unplanned.
Cite and quote your sources to avoid plagiarism and to show your professionalism when writing.
Do not hesitate to visit my office or the EWC for help.
Owl Purdue MLA Formatting

6. 4. Due date
November 23rd, 2011