English 10 Research Paper Requirements
Sign-up sheet for topics will be posted on Mr. Martin's door on Friday morning (8/20)
Length: 1250-1550 words (including bibliography)
Format: Paper must be typed, double-spaced, and submitted to www.turnitin.com. No hard copies will be accepted.
Font: Only Times New Roman 12
Sources: 5-8 sources, only from the school library (unless approved by your instructor) or from school-approved online databases such as Questia, Facts on File, Opposing Viewpoints, etc. No other online sources will be approved. One source may be an encyclopedia.
Citations: Paper must have a bibliography and in-text citations, both of which must be in MLA format.
Content: Paper must include an introduction, body (with arguments, counterarguments, and supporting evidence), and a conclusion.
The research paper will be done in parts, each of which will be submitted to www.turnitin.com. Each part will be a component of the final grade for the paper. The breakdown of the research paper grade is as follows:
Assignments turned in after the due date and time will be penalized.
Be very careful citing sources, as plagiarism will result in a grade of zero.