This week we will be spending Monday-Thursday doing research for the senior issue paper. Below is the assignment sheet I gave you in class on what is expected of you during our time in the library and what is due on Friday. Please read carefully.
We will be in the library for these four days only. You are to research both sides of the issue. You need to know “your” side and also argue against the other side. Use EBSCO Host, SirS Knowledge Source, and ABC-CLIO Social Studies Databases to help find both views. Print out, read, and highlight all information and articles you will be using in your issue paper. At least four sources need to be cited in your paper. You will hand the highlighted materials and a typed works cited page to me on Friday, December 12. All of this information will be placed in your research folder.
Grading the research process:
You must have at least 4 highlighted articles (5 points each)
You must have at least 4 sources for your works cited page (10 points)
You must work diligently during the four days in the library (5 points per day)
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Comparison & Contrast
Final Draft (50 Points)
Due Date: Monday, December 15
You have received all three comparison & contrast papers back: gender issues, Julia vs. Winston, and a mimic of either “Neat vs. Sloppy People,” “My Two lives,” or “Body Imperfect.” Your job is to now choose one of the topics and revise, edit, and develop the rough draft. The revised copy must be typed in the MLA format. This includes proper heading, a title, all double-spaced, one inch margins, 12 size font, and either Times New Roman or Courier New font style. This final draft will be worth 50 points, instead of the typical 100 points. You must hand in the rough draft with the final copy. I will not grade any final papers unless accompanied by the rough draft. Please make arrangements to hand this in on the due date if you will not be in class on December 15. If not handed in on Monday, you may hand it in on Tuesday for a penalty. However, I will accept no papers after Tuesday.
