English 12 Research Paper

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. 

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!!!

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.