Term+Paper+Checklist

You received this as a handout in class. DO NOT LOSE THAT SHEET. You can leave it with me in the classroom, here is a virtual one you can carry around.

=Research Paper Form Period:= ==== This form must be turned in at every stage of the research paper process. As you complete and turn in each stage, you will turn in this form to help you stay on track. **Do not lose or mangle this form**. Anything needing revision must be resubmitted before the next item’s due date in order to receive any credit. It is your responsibility to get revisions turned in. If you have questions, please come in and see me before or after school. See www.earthtoburlington.wikispaces.com====

Due: 3/24-General Subject Area _ On time, Satisfactory 20pts _ Not on time, but satisfactory _ On time, Needs Revision

Due: 3/28 -Research topic question_

_ On time, Satisfactory 20pts _ Not on time, but satisfactory _ On time, Needs Revision

Due: 3/31 -Bibliography: Submit on a separate sheet of paper in MLA format. bib maker You need a minimum of 5 sources, 2 should be print/journal/book. _ On time, Satisfactory 35pts _ Not on time, but satisfactory _ On time, Needs Revision

Due: 4/5 -Annotated Bibliography: Submit on a separate sheet in MLA form. _ On time, Satisfactory 30pts _ Not on time, but satisfactory _ On time, Needs Revision

Due: 4/8 -Thesis Sentence

_ On time, Satisfactory _ Not on time, but satisfactory _ On time, Needs Revision due 4/11

Due: 4/13 Outline, submit on separate papers with this form. 70pts Complete thesis and topic sentences following format on the class website. _ On time, Satisfactory _ Not on time, Satisfactory _ On time, Needs Revision _ Not on time, Needs Revision

Due: 5/5/11 Final Paper submitted with this form. _ On time _ Not on time (25% off per day late)

Grade Scheme: 1. Eight steps submitted in a timely and satisfactory manner (200 pts) 2. Documentation, editing, and accuracy of language _ (100pts) 3. Quality of argument and clarity of paper __(100pts)__

__ Final Grade: (equal to four test grades) __ __ I hereby promise that the final research paper is all of my own work, that I have not copied or otherwise used other people’s words or ideas unless they are in quotes and properly cited. I understand that if I have plagiarized other people’s ideas or words in even the slightest manner, I will receive no credit for this paper. __

__ Student Signature: ___ To be signed when paper is turned in on 5/5, no earlier