ENGL 1711 03

Title Page

Your research paper is required to have a title page.  It's page that comes before the introductory paragraph of your paper.  It doesn't have to be fancy, but there are templates in Microsoft Word if you wish to have an image.

Since you have a title page, do not include your name, my name, class name, and date in the upper left-hand corner of page 1.  However, you should have the title repeated and centered on page 1. 

Otherwise, the title page has to have your name, the title of your research paper, the class name, and date.  If you format the title page yourself, you can use any font style or size.  You can insert a page border or any image that you think is relevant to your topic. There aren't any artistic rules for the title page as long as you have the four required items listed above.  

Try to exclude the title page as part of page numbering.  It isn't page 1.  It comes before page 1.  

How to Insert Page Numbers

Your research paper is required to have the pages numbered.  Here are the directions to insert page numbers in your research paper.

In a Micosoft document, go to the tab at the top called "Insert"

Select "Top of Page" and "Plain number 1"

That will put your cursor into the header section with the number 1 showing.

Type your last name and then space

Put the cursor in front of your name and select "Insert alignment tab" and "Right"

That should move your name and the page number to the right side of the paper.  You should have page numbers on each page after that. 

Possible Complications

If you're creating your paper in a google doc or in Microsoft online.  The insert page number feature is there, but some of the process is slightly different.  

If you are formatting your research paper with the title page included, when you insert the page numbers, you also have to select "Different first page."  The title page is outside of the page numbering.  

Possible Solution to the Above Complications

Try your best with the page numbering.  Realize it doesn't have to be perfect. 

Argumentative Research Paper Requirement

Argumentative Research Paper: Four to five pages (not including the title page or works cited page).  150 points

The draft is due for peer and instructor review on Sunday, July 11th. 

 

Final papers are due in the D2L assignment folder on Friday, July 23rd by 11:59 p.m.      

 

· Your paper will be evaluated and graded in the following areas according to the criteria as listed:

 

Content =90 points is based on the following things:

           

1.       An engaging introduction about your controversial issue with a thesis that states your position on it.  Refer to  Writing Introductions

 

2.        Developed body paragraphs that have topic and concluding sentences.

 

3.        Your side of the argument should be supported by at three or four different points, and you should demonstrate knowledge about the subject.

 

4.        Describe at least two reasonable points on the other side of the issue (your opposition).  You may include more than two, but two of them must be reasonable. 

 

5.         The usage of transitions where needed.

 

6.         The paper must have a clear pattern of organization.

 

7.       You must cite or refer to all of the sources you listed on your works cited page with a signal phrase and a parenthetical reference.  There is a minimum of three outside sources, but no more than eight.  At least three of your sources have to be reliable and scholarly in nature, such as the sources from Opposing Viewpoints or the Academic Search Premier.

 

8.         A concluding paragraph.

Grammar =35 points:

 

The paper must be edited for spelling, grammar and punctuation.  Keep your tone formal and objective.  That means omitting second person references, abbreviations, and slang.

 

Format =25 points is based on the following things:

 

· Correct MLA style in-paper citation, including signal phrases and parenthetical references when necessary.  Refer to in Paper Citations Guidelines and student research paper examples.

· Works Cited page (total of 15 points for this).  See the Works Cited Guidelines on page 634 and designated student research papers for examples.

· A title page

· Pages must be numbered.  (See student paper examples)

· Typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12-point font

· Use paragraph format with an indent

· Use one inch margins around the paper

Argumentative Research Paper Checklist

Research papers are due on D2L in the assignments folder by Friday, July 23rd by 11:59 p.m. No late papers will be accepted without prior approval.  Prior approval means you contacted me before the deadline. 

Check off each of the items required as part of submitting your final argumentative research paper.  

 

Paper is at least four full pages, not including the title page or works cited page.  In order to fulfill the page requirement, you have to go the bottom of page four.  It’s permissible to have a slightly longer paper. 

You should not have over 15% in your similarity report from turnitin.com.  You should check your score at least once before requesting that it’s your final paper.  Remember, you can upload multiple times to the same folder. 

Worked with feedback to demonstrate a revision

Thesis is stated in an objective voice (Avoid “I” or what “this essay will do” references).

There is a clear pattern of organizing the points on each side of the argument.  The opposition points should be clearly distinguishable from your supporting points. 

A minimum of two points of reasonable opposition presented, and you have answered or responded to each of them.

You should have about three points to support your thesis position.

Paragraphs have topic and concluding statements

Each source quoted, summarized or paraphrased in the paper has a signal phrase and parenthetical reference

Each of the sources listed on the works cited page is cited in the paper.  There should be a minimum of three outside sources, but no more than eight.  Use the same format that you used for your annotated bibliography assignment, but only include the bibliographic information.  Make sure to refer to one of the example research papers for an example of what the works cited page should look like.    

At least three outside sources should be scholarly, peer reviewed, reliable articles from Opposing Viewpoints or another library database

The type is in Times New Roman 12 point font

The entire paper is double spaced

Margins are set for one inch all the way around the paper

Tabs are at the beginning of each new paragraph

Pages are numbered through the works cited page, but omitting the title page: See instructions in week eight

There is a title page: See instructions uploaded in week eight

Works Cited page is in MLA format: See instructions in week eight 

Paper has been carefully edited