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English 12 Research Paper
Mrs. Baker
Goal: To inform the audience of a current issue in today's
society.
Process:
1.
Research the topic being selected (minimum of
3
acceptable sources)
a. What
is the topic?
b. What is the issue?
c.
What are the problems with the issue?
d. Why is it an issue?
e.
How can the issue be resolved?
f.
Who does the issue affect?
g. What support groups are involved with the issue
h. How do you feel about the topic
2.
Write a working thesis statement.
3.
Create
note cards
and source cards for all of your research.
4.
Re-evaluate your thesis statement. Do you
need to make any changes?
5. Type a sentence outline with all
research cited parenthetically
6.
Create a three to
five-page paper (typed) following the MLA guidelines.
Due Dates:
1. Create a thesis statement: November
2, 2011
2. Research on time period: November
1 and 2
3. Note Cards: November
11, 2011
4. Source Cards:
November 4, 2011
5. Typed Outline: November
16, 2011
6. Typed Works Cited:
November 17, 2011
7. Final Paper: December
13, 2011
Final paper typed and submitted to turnitin
and both copies (paper and turnitin receipt are due
Dec. 13 IN CLASS!
There will be a 10-point
penalty per day for all late papers. This also
includes any late paper after class, so from the time
after class until the next class period, if the paper is
late, it will lose 10 points.
Remember, you have had
sufficient time to do your work. You must be
responsible, and if not, you will be held accountable.
a.
Be sure to follow the MLA guidelines.
a.
Helpful web site:
i.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_mla.html
b. Submit your paper to Turnitin.com and avoid
plagiarism.
Plagiarism Awareness:
As a teacher and student for life, I am
fully aware of the papers that appear on the internet
for free or for sale. Using another’s work as your own
is plagiarism. Using part of another’s works as your
own without correct citation is also plagiarism. See my
plagiarism sheet for examples. To help you avoid the
accidental use of plagiarism, you will need to submit
your paper to Turnitin.com for review. They will then
send me a copy of any problems with plagiarism.
Depending on the severity of the plagiarism, I will then
require you to attend a meeting with your parent(s),
guidance, administration, and myself to discuss the
issue as well as a resolution. This plan is to help you
not receive a 0 for a major project that may indeed
affect your graduation status.
Rubric:
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5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Purpose/Argument |
The purpose or
argument is clear and focused. |
The purpose or
argument is clear, but may digress at times. |
The purpose or
argument is not consistently clear. |
There is an
attempt at purpose or argument, but focus
becomes lost. |
There is no established
purpose or argument for analysis. |
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Content |
Information is
relevant and well developed from multiple (3)
sources. Reader is left with an insightful
understanding. |
Information is
relevant, and there is some evidence of
development. Reader gains some insight into
topic. |
Analysis is
basic. Reader gains superficial insights. |
Analysis is
underdeveloped. Points lead more towards plot
summary, and paper lacks insight. |
Analysis is incomplete with
vague references to research. |
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Organization |
Ideas are
organized logically with sophisticated
transitions. |
Ideas are
arranged logically with basic transitions. |
Ideas appear
logical with few transitions; however, ideas
fail to make sense at times. |
There are
inconsistencies within structure of essay that
cause some confusion. |
Ideas do not support each
other. Paper lacks a coherent structure. |
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Word Usage |
Effective and
engaging use of word choice. |
Varies word
choice, and word appear purposeful. |
Some variation
of word choice. |
Language is
trite, vague, or flat. |
Careless and inaccurate
word usage. |
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Sentence
Structure |
Uses
sophisticated sentence construction to convey
complex thought. |
Varies sentence
structure to add rhythmic pacing. |
Sentence
variation is limited. |
Some errors with
run-on sentences and sentence fragments. |
Many errors with run-on
sentences and sentence fragments. |
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Conventions |
No errors in
mechanics, and agreement in grammar is
consistent. |
Few errors with
mechanics, but spelling is appropriate. Minor
errors in agreement. |
Some errors in
mechanics and agreement. Many errors in
spelling. |
Comprehension
may be hindered by all of the errors. |
Comprehension is hindered
by all of the errors. |
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Works Cited and
Parenthetical Documentation
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No errors; meets
criteria |
Minor errors
with citations |
Inconsistent
citing and entries on works cited page |
No citations
or no works cited page |
No citations
and no works cited page |
Research Paper Rubric:
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