Wednesday, April 10, 2013

The SHORT (3 page) Research Paper

Topics are due TODAY
     no changing them
     select one side or the other; do NOT try to do both

The paper MUST be structured according to the guidelines in chapter 14
     Introduction
          --get the reader's attention
          --provide necessary background and state the two sides of the issue
          --make certain the thesis statement clearly makes a claim

Make sure the entire paper (especially the first page) is in MLA format

The body of the paper should provide evidence (OR provide information on the opposite side of the issue) from at LEAST 3 of the 4 essays from the textbook. You are NOT required to use any other outside references; if you choose to do so, use NO more than TWO.

The next to the last paragrapth should contain a brief explanation by you (and any reference material you may choose to include) of the other side of the issue AND your refutation.

Remember that the conclusion gracefully brings the paper to an end; remember that an argument is reasoned and logical and must use facts/examples/evidence that is factual, that is supported, that is representative and typical. An argument is NOT the same as persuasion.

There MUST be a Works Cited page, which includes, in alphabetical order, the references used in the paper. Remember that your friend is Easy Bib.

YOU MUST INCLUDE IN-TEXT OR INTERNAL CITATIONS IN THIS PAPER.
Students always want to know HOW MANY.  The real answer is "As many as is needed."  A definite number is impossible to indicate, but I would expect at least 2-3 citations from each references listed on the Works Cited page.

This is your reference essay; it will count 20% of your grade; you may turn your paper in at the end of class on Monday, but you cannot email it to me or turn it in late. For better or worse, it is better turned in ON TIME, at the end of class Monday.

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