Guidelines
Each
student will be assigned a topic for a final research paper.
Your paper
must be at least 1250 words (approximately four pages) not including the works
cited page(s).
The papers
must include at least four sources only one of which can be from the Internet. Internet sources can only end in .org, .or,
.edu or .gov.
Research papers cannot contain any errors in grammar, spelling, or
punctuation. Proofread carefully.
You must properly use MLA format and citation.
Grading Rubrics are available.
Grading Rubrics are available.
Papers must be submitted in Microsoft Word format, with a .doc or
.docx suffix. No other formats are acceptable.
You may want to review the rules regarding Plagiarism.
Plagiarized
papers will receive a grade of zero.
Approved sources and Categories
Print Sources
Books
Electronic Databases
Magazines and Journals
Encyclopedia
Dictionaries
Interviews
Song Lyrics
Films
Textbooks
Surveys
Electronic Sources
Electronic Databases
Websites (ending in .org, .or, .edu,
.gov)
Electronic Dictionaries
Electronic Encyclopedia
E-mail
Weblogs or discussion threads
Remember:
Your must have a minimum of four sources, and only one of those four can be
electronic. If you have more than four, then more can be from the
electronic list. Electronic databases are listed twice because I think
they could count as either electronic or print; you may use as many database
articles, as you like.
NO WIKIPEDIA!!!
NO WIKIPEDIA!!!
DUE DATES:
A-DAY: MAY 12, 2015
B-DAY: MAY 13, 2015
Papers are due at the beginning of class on the due dates.
NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Papers are due at the beginning of class on the due dates.
NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.
