1. Research Paper Due Monday, November 21 3pm Presentations November 21- December 1

2. Expectations 8-10 pages 12 point Arial font 12 point Arial font Title page (does not count as a page) Title page (does not count as a page) Double-spaced Double-spaced Works Cited may count as ONE page Works Cited may count as ONE page Minimum ten sources (at least 5 non-online sources) Minimum ten sources (at least 5 non-online sources) 100 fact cards (10 summary, 60 direct quote, and 30 paraphrase)

3. Expectations Cont’d Persuasive Research Paper Choose a topic, choose a side, and prove it Choose a topic, choose a side, and prove it PowerPoint Presentation on topic Will be presented in class Topics will be chosen off list Only one student per topic Only one student per topic

4. Timeline Topic is chosen Wednesday, October 26 3.p.m Wednesday, October 26 3.p.m Once locked in, you may not switch Once locked in, you may not switch Library: Research October 31, November 1, 2, 4 October 31, November 1, 2, 4 10 Sources/100 Fact Cards due Friday, November 4 3 p.m. 10 Sources/100 Fact Cards due Friday, November 4 3 p.m.

5. Timeline Cont’d Outline Due Wednesday, November 9 Rough Draft Due Monday, November 14 Monday, November 14 Peer Editing and Revision November 14, 15, 16 November 14, 15, 16 Final copy due Monday, November 21 3 p.m. Monday, November 21 3 p.m. PowerPoint Presentation (8 min) November 21- December 1 during class November 21- December 1 during class

6. Basic Outline Introduction Hook Hook Overview of topic sentences Overview of topic sentences Thesis Statement Thesis Statement Body Paragraphs Topic sentence for each paragraph Topic sentence for each paragraph Facts and Evidence (MLA Citation) Facts and Evidence (MLA Citation)Conclusion Restate thesis Restate thesis