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Paper #4: Research paper

Length: 7 pages (Please note: The 7 pages does not include a Works Cited….7 pages of content.)

Points: 350

Write a research paper that is persuasive on a topic of your choice. Try to find something new to you that you’d like to learn about…remember, it’s 7 pages, so you want it to be a topic that interests you.

Here are the forbidden topics: Abortion, death penalty, global warming, steroids, legalization of marijuana, drinking age, and collegiate athlete compensation. Make sure your topic is academic in nature. Feel free to shoot me an email if you want affirmation you are on the right track.

Proposal: Write a one-page proposal for Assignment 4, explaining what topic you’ve chosen and any others you’ve considered. Describe your decision-making process and think ahead to the research process: how will you investigate this topic? What sorts of sources will you look for? What questions or concerns do you have about the project? Due by email before class 4/12 for my approval.

Use the following checklist when you turn in your final paper (not your rough drafts) to ensure you have completed each part of the assignment.

· Include a clear introduction that provides a context for the topic and includes a thesis statement that indicates your position. Whatever the purpose, thesis must provide a road-map (hints at how you will support your position).

· The purpose (persuasive) should be indicated in the introduction and thesis without using an announcement statement – “I am writing to persuade you…”.

· Clearly and thoroughly explain each of the supporting points for your thesis; be sure to show relationships between related ideas.

· Even though your purpose is to persuade, acknowledge other positions on the topic but refute them with evidence from your sources and information you present in your paper.

· Include specific examples, paraphrases, and quotes from the article to support each point. Papers that do not fulfill this requirement will not likely receive a passing grade.

· Make sure your points are developed and well organized (written in a logical order that is easy to follow).

· Document sources using MLA citation and a Works Cited page at the end.

· Include a topic sentence for each paragraph.

· Avoid using conversational or informal language –Avoid first person.

· Include a conclusion that presents your final thoughts on the topic. (Do not simply restate your introduction, but do restate thesis.)

· Edit and proofread your draft to correct any errors: fragments and run-ons, spelling errors, subject-verb agreement, etc.

· Include your name, the course and professor’s name, the date, and “final draft” in the upper left hand corner of your paper.

· In-text citations must be appropriately MLA formatted and used for each source quoted, paraphrased or summarized.

· Make appointment at Writing Lab if needed or haven’t with other papers.

· Sources: include at least 8 sources total. At least four sources should be scholarly. Your Works Cited page should include only sources you actually cite in your paper. Remember to use credible sources and not blogs, Twitter or Wikipedia.

· Title (Preferably one that grabs the reader….me.)