i need help with research paper basic
Research Paper Name: _____________________________________________________
Criteria for paper:
❖ typed, double spaced, 12 pt. font
❖ 68 pages of full text (does not include title page or Works Cited page)
❖ at least 6 sources used there must be evidence of using all six sources. Do not include sources that
have not been used. Sources must come from the Quincy College library or database. Encyclopedias
are not an acceptable source however, they can be used in addition to your six sources.
❖ organized & edited final draft writing
❖ used tutoring center on 5th floor OR online (need proof!)
❖ audience assume that your audience is someone other than our class, this determines your tone,
word choice and what background information would be needed
Paper Organizer
Introduction:
● quotes, facts, statistics, scenario sprinkled in ● background information about the topic ● three research areas, each get their own sentence (at least) ● essential question becomes thesis statement
Body 1st research area multiple paragraphs
● introduction to topic ● use data, research, paraphrased material and direct quotes to inform ● back up research with what it means
Body 2nd research area multiple paragraphs
● introduction to topic ● use data, research, paraphrased material and direct quotes to inform ● back up research with what it means
Body 3rd research area multiple paragraphs
● introduction to topic ● use data, research, paraphrased material and direct quotes to inform ● back up research with what it means
Conclusion
● restate thesis ● make connections between sources ● give personal insight into the topic (why you wrote the thesis you did) ● show how sources defend thesis
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sentences flow easily from one to another
transitions are used to help the reader move
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sentence length and type are varied
proof of tutoring
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follows MLA formatting
at least six sources used
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Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________