English 11 Research paper

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Research project                                    English 11                                    Luttke

Purpose:

State requirement, preparation for college writing

Objective:

To learn the research paper format. To write effectively and interesting enough for readers to comprehend.

Audience:

Teacher(s), peers, parent/guardian, and Senior Project judges.

Format:

RP MUST include title page, outline, headers, works cited

Writing will be formal with indenting, paragraphing, double spaced, no texting jargon, and proper capitalization.
All rough drafts and final must be typed using proper written format

MUST INCLUDE

                                                        5 sources

9 in text citations

                                                        Avoid opinion

RP length requirement:

850-1500 words – does not include title page, outline, headers or works cited

Grading procedure:

            12 Homework assignments (5 points each)

            2   Project assignments (25 points each)

Project evaluations:
    Please see rubric on the back of this assignment sheet. It will be used for the final research paper.

MLA format:
    Students will review MLA format as the writing progresses. Also, students are recommended to easybib.com and citationmachine.net for proper sourcing and citations.

Six tips for concise writing:
6.    Write in the active voice
5.    Show, don’t say
4.    Write it simply
3.    Use plain language
2.    Write it clearly - once
1.    Stay on message