Description

Research Paper Construction and Rubric

• Students will complete one research paper. The paper will be assigned as independent study.  It will consist of the following:

 

• Entire document will be constructed using the MLA format
• Minimum of 10 full pages of research (not including title page or works cited page).
• A “works cited” page (must contain a minimum of 8 references)
  • The in-text references (8 minimum) must be present and cited in “works cited” page (MLA format)
• 1-inch margins all around
• Times New Roman
  • Font size – no larger than 12
• Double-spaced
• No extra line-spacing between paragraphs
• The following must also be considered relevant:
  • Distinguish between reliable and questionable Internet sources and apply responsible use of technology.
  • Understand plagiarism and its consequences and identify ethical issues of research and documentation.
  • Credit sources for both quoted and paraphrased ideas.
  • Cite sources of information using a standard method of documentation, such as a style sheet from the Modern Language Association (MLA).
  • Paper must be written in a 3^rd person format
    • Cannot contain the use of personal pronouns (except in direct quotations).
  • Contact the Writing Center for assistance on the construction/format.
    • See provided samples
  • Paper will be graded per rubric (below)

 

 

 

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