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 * Term Paper **

The research paper is a chance for you to explore a topic from the time frame of this course that interested you, but we did not have time to cover in-depth in class. The paper will be due on 5/3. Examples and full explanation will be given for each step, if you do every step well and on time, you will earn 200 pts before you even turn your paper in, those who leave the work until the end will not earn these process points and will struggle to pass the course. This is your chance to shine, find a topic to explore that you will enjoy.

1. For 3/24 a general subject area will be submitted on the form. **20** points for on time and complete.

2. For 3/28, a specific topic will be submitted in question form. After this point, no dramatic topic changes are possible. **20** points for on time and complete.

3. For 3/31, a bibliography of at least five sources must be submitted in alphabetical order using MLA format, at least two of those sources must be books. **35** points for on time and complete.

4. For 4/5, an annotated bibliography for at least seven sources you have found useful for your project must be submitted using MLA bibliography format. Your one paragraph (or equivalent) of comments on the book/ website/video will go beneath the bibliographic entry for each source. You need at least three books checked out and on this list. **25** points for on time and complete.

5. For 4/8, a thesis sentence (road map for your paper) must be submitted on the research paper form. **30** points for on time and complete -Note, you will have already completed a minimum of ten topic sentences in order to craft your thesis. Some time will be spent on this in class.

6. For 4/13, outline of your paper will be submitted with the form. **70** points for on time and complete.

Your outline should look like this: OUTLINE

7. For 5/3, your final paper of 8 pages. All work typed, double-spaced, in Times New Roman 12pt font, normal margins, no headers/footers.

Page count not including bibliography and cover page with your name and paper title. Paper to be turned in with your form. **200** points