MLA Research Paper Requirements


HOLOCAUST RESEARCH PAPER REQUIREMENTS

1.    3-6 page length (not including Works Cited page)
2.    MLA Format (follow handout and your notes)
a.    Double spaced
b.    12-point font
c.     proper header and heading
d.    correction citations
3.    Five source minimum.  (3+ primary sources)
4.    At least four sources must be cited in the body of the paper.
5.    Students will generate a minimum of 15 notecards from their sources.
6.    Students must create an MLA Format outline of their essay including a thesis, concrete details, and commentary.
7.    Students will include a Works Cited page at the end of their essay.
8.    Please see the detailed rubric for scoring and use as a guide!
9.    Bonus points will be given for visual aids of any kind! (Poster, slide show, handouts, artwork, etc.)

RESEARCH MATERIAL OPTIONS:

*Books                                                          *Movies; DVDs                                          
*Internet Sites                                          * Literary Critiques
*Interviews                                                            *Pamphlets
*Educational Publications                    *Videos (web or television)
*Magazines                                                 *Newspapers
*Documentaries                                       *Encyclopedias

RESEARCH DUE DATES:

Topic: September 10th  
Bibliography/Source Cards: September 19th
Note Cards: September 27th
Outline: October 4th  
First Draft: October 11th
Final Draft to turnitin.com: October 18th

TIP:
In addition to class instruction and handouts, more informational help can be found on our class page at mrsagate.blogspot.com and also at owl.purdue.edu




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