Research Paper

Good titles usually are short, descriptive, and create pictures in the minds of the audience. A title should hint at the subject without telling the whole story like a riddle that sparks interest because it makes the listener think. It should be in the form of a question.

Examples:

• California Wildfires: What are the Consequences of its Destruction?

• Does Recycling Influence the Economy?

• Facebook: Friend or Foe?

• How did Walt Disney's dream become a reality?

Your Title Page should include:

• Title

• School Name

• Subject Name

• Date

• Graphics/Picture is welcome but not necessary

Point Value on Grading Rubric: 5 Points

All major elements in the paper should be listed with the appropriate page number.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents.......................1

Body of Paper……………………….2-5

Reference Page………………………6

Point Value on Grading Rubric: 5 Points

This part of the paper tells the story of the project. It should include information about the basic purpose of the report, relevant questions asked/answered, and information gathered for the research.

The body of the paper should be:

• 10 to 12 font size- Normal text font

• Double spaced

• At least 3 pages- no more than 5

• Give credit to ideas and quotes that you used from your sources using parenthetical citations

• Normal margins

• Explains the topic in it's entirety

• Answers the research question (topic)

• Includes an introduction paragraph

• Includes a conclusion paragraph

• Uses good grammar

Point Value on Grading Rubric: 70 points

A bibliography page at the end of the paper that list all sources in alphabetical order.

Remember the following:

• Must use APA style citations

• Have at least 3 solid sources

Point Value on Grading Rubric: 10 points