THE AMERICAN BACCALAUREATE SCHOOL 2019-2020 English Department Grade 11 ELA Quarter 3 Research Paper Project Description Description: Throughout Quarter 3 you will be responsible for completing the research process, culminating in a final, argumentative research paper to be counted as a Q3 PROJECT grade. Progress checks will be completed along the way for additional grades. It is expected that you are completing work at the highest level and with the utmost integrity. This is a process you will encounter frequently as you progress through your education. You will be given one to two days per week of in-class work time during which it is expected you are fully prepared for, and engaged with your research paper. Thus, the majority of your work will be completed outside of class. Topic: Choose a broad/general topic from the following list: ? Health ? Politics ? Technology ? Psychology ? Education ? Crime and Law ? Media Length: Total: minimum 5-7 pages (excluding Works Cited Page) Content, Format, & Style: ? 5-7 pages of written work ? Works Cited page ? All pages must be in MLA format, double spaced, in Times New Roman font size 12 points. More info on MLA forma
tting:https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html ? Concise, dynamic writing style ? Using language that conveys an understanding of topic and research that was explored Sources: ? A minimum of FIVE sources is required for your final paper i. these may be a mix of mediums (articles, interviews, documentaries, books, etc.) THE AMERICAN BACCALAUREATE SCHOOL 2019-2020 English Department ii. all must be from a reputable source (do not cite Wikipedia) iii. all sources must be documented in the Works Cited page ? During this step, students should focus on drawing out pertinent information/quotes and documenting them within a running research notes document. This will save you time later on when you go to type your paper. ? Sources should be a mix of primary and secondary sources avoid the use of tertiary sources. Deadlines: Project Topic: Tuesday, February 03, 2020 Printed Sources for Approval: Sunday, February 09, 2020 Thesis Statement: Thursday, February 13, 2020 First Draft: Monday, February 24, 2020 Final Draft: Sunday March 8th, 2020 ALL DRAFTS ARE TO BE TURNED IN BOTH VIA TURNITIN.COM AND A HARD COPY DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.