Total Points & Due Dates:
Notes 50 pts April 12
Outline 50 pts April 21
Final Paper 200 pts April 28
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Total Points 300
Basic Requirements
* Any work that is specified that is to be typed, will receive a "zero" if it is not typed.*
You have 4 weeks until the outline is due, 7 until the paper is due. You have computers at school, during school, before or after school in my room if you ask, as well as the town library. Print your paper the day before it is due to avoid any last minute surprises.
Notes
50 facts recorded using the format I demonstrated in class.
Notebook paper, all bibliography (works cited) info & 40 facts with appropriate page numbers.
In case you weren't listening during class, here's how I want you to do notes!
1) Use note book paper.
2) Write the bibliography info for your first source across the top of the paper.
3) Record all appropriate facts below this info. Include p. # if it is a written source.
4) Continue with you next source on the same paper.
Outline
Typed
At least 6 headings (I - VI) including thesis, 4 main supporting points, and conclusion.
Research Paper
Typed, double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font or the equivalent
Title Page in appropriate format
Parenthetical Citation using Writers, Inc. as demonstrated in History and Language Arts classes
Works Cited (Bibliography Page)in proper format as demonstrated in Writers, Inc. or as utilized at www.NoodleTools.com. USe the NoodleBib MLA Starter under Free Tools.
Tips to Avoid Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the use of someone's, words, thoughts or ideas without giving them credit for it.
1) Include all sources consulted in your Works Cited section of your paper.
2) Refer all information that is not your own to the Works Cited section of paper using Parenthetical Citation.
3) Place any combination or 4 or more words that taken directly form someone else inside quotes and then use parenthetical citation to refer to your Works Cited section of your paper.
4) Take notes in your own words!!! DO NOT simply copy their exact words for your notes or else you will simply type their words into your papers!
3 Steps to Properly Document Your Paper
Whenever you use someone else's words, thoughts or ideas in your paper you should do the following:
1) Cite your source.
2) Place quotes around any passages where you use more than 4 or 5 words that are the same as your source.
3) List your source in the Bibliography (Works Cited).
Follow these 3 steps according to the format I have provided for you. This can also be found in your Writers, Inc. textbooks used by your English teachers.
If you are ever in doubt:
1) Cite! Cite! Cite!
2) Ask ME!
3) Ask yourself, have you explained in your paper what words (Quote & Cite) are the author's and what ideas (Cite) are the author's?