Research paper description

This class requires you to write an 8-10 page research paper. In order to complete the assignment and enjoy the experience at the same time, it is important to select a topic that interests you or you feel passionate about. In addition, this project will be much easier to tackle if you do all the preparation assignments thoroughly and on time. Your essay will require you to gather outside sources (conduct research), such as books and articles, to use in your paper to provide support for your claims. The preparation assignments are as follows:

Freewrite (Due 10/3): a one-page, typed freewrite exploring possible paper topics.

Outline (Due 10/26): a detailed, typed outline using a number/letter scheme that clearly illustrates how you plan to organize your essay. This outline may change as you continue in the process.

Annotated bibliographies (Due: 11/2): Submit two typed MLA format citations of your intended sources with 1-2 paragraphs summarizing the text and how the source will be useful in your essay to provide support.

Quote Cards (Due 11/9): submit a Xerox of 10 index cards that list key quotes from your sources (the sources will be listed in MLA format).

Thesis Statement (Due 11/21): Submit your thesis statement as it will appear in your essay (remember Topic + Assertion = Thesis Statement).

Draft Workshop (Due 11/30: Bring three copies of your research paper for an in-class draft workshop. (Bring an additional copy of your first page if you would like me to review it) You will only receive credit if your draft is typed, a minimum of
8 pages and includes:
- complete sentences
- an introduction
- a conclusion
- a thesis statement
- quotes
- a works cited page

Final Draft due 12/7

NO LATE PAPERS! NO EMAILED PAPERS!