Directions: You will be doing a research paper on a topic of your choice (within reason). Please think about subjects that interest you and begin your research. All topics must be approved by Fri. 3/28. You must use three different sources in your paper.
As you find information, you should be able to pinpoint a specific thesis and purpose for your research paper. (For example, if you are interested in cars, you might narrow your interest by writing a paper that compares/contrasts SUV’s and mid-sized cars.) You will look at Writing Research Papers for help in developing your thesis and purpose.
The thing to remember is: WRITING A RESEARCH PAPER IS A PROCESS!
Some of these steps will count in 3rd quarter and some will count in 4th quarter.
Here is the schedule:
Library Day One: Thursday 3/27
· You should have a good idea what your topic will be before we go to the library today. By the time we leave, you should have at least one good article.
Library Day Two: Friday 3/28
· Use this time to find at least two more articles.
Classroom: Monday 3/31
· You should be ready to read and annotate (highlight and take notes) your articles. You need to make sure these are good sources. You also need to read them so you can develop your thesis.
Classroom: Tuesday 4/1
· We will discuss how to make note cards on your articles. We will discuss the differences between direct quotes, summaries, and paraphrasing.
Classroom or Computer Lab: Wednesday 4/2 and Thursday 4/3
· We will be working on note cards.
Classroom: Friday 4/4
· At least 15 - 20 NOTE CARDS will be due. (This is a minimum.) Today we will learn how to write TOPIC SENTENCE CARDS and organize our notes.
Classroom: Monday 4/7
· Your TOPIC SENTENCE CARDS and organized notes will be due today. Today we will talk about how to begin your draft and important information about how the paper should look.
Classroom or Computer Lab: Tuesday 4/8 – Thursday 4/10
· Work on Rough Draft
Classroom: Friday 4/11
· Rough Draft Due for Peer Editing
The grading will be done as follows:
3 Documents and annotations: 100 HW/class work points.
15-20 NOTE CARDS: 100 HW/class work points
TOPIC SENTENCE CARDS/Organized notes: 100 HW/class work points
Rough Draft: 100 HW/class work points
FINAL PAPER: 200 writing points
eLibrary
SIRS Reasearcher
Proquest Multiple Databases
Thomson Gale Databases
Student Resource Center
Please consult your WMHS Information Center worksheet for home access passwords
Online Catalog
Academic Integrity (cite your sources)
Noodletools Citation System
Thomson Gale Databases
Student Resource Center
Please consult your WMHS Information Center worksheet for home access passwords
Online Catalog
Academic Integrity (cite your sources)
Noodletools Citation System
