English 11 Writing/Communication Mr. Rinka Lesson #27 Research Paper Steps 8- 12

Research Paper Process #1 Choose a topic that interests you. #2 Identify the goal of the paper. #3 Find good sources. #4 Write a working thesis statement based on the goal of the research paper.

#5 Create your graphic organizer for your paper. #6 Compile and structure the “meat” of the essay. #7 Write your outline with citations. #8 Create your body paragraphs for each prong. #9 Create your Introductory and Concluding paragraphs.

#10 Revise and edit your paper. #11 Create the Works Cited Page #12 Publish your paper.

#8 Creating Body Paragraphs Using your outline create your body paragraphs with proper citations. #26 Stress Outline 1A #26 Stress Outline 1B #26 Stress Outline 1C

#9 Create Transitions, Introduction, & Conclusion #26 Stress Outline Transitional Paragraph 1 #26 Stress Outline Transitional Paragraph 2 #26 Stress Outline Introduction #26 Stress Outline Conclusion

#10 Editing Research Paper Indent all paragraphs Do not use 2 nd person pronoun “you” No abbreviations or symbols No contractions Spell out numbers one – ten Punctuate quotes & citations properly Works Cited page according to MLA

Revised Stress Paper #27 Revised Stress Paper

Research Paper Rubric Format = 20 pts. Organization = 20 pts. Content = 20 pts. Writing = 20 pts. Grammar = 20 pts.

Format = 20 pts. Size 12 Font; Arial or Times New Roman Black Ink 1” margin all around Double-space entire paper Endorse properly

Format = 20 pts. Last Name + Page # right corner all pages Centered Title Cite according to MLA Guidelines Indent all paragraphs Works cited Page

Organization = 20 pts Intro paragraph with Thesis Statement 3 Prongs 3 Sub-prongs for each prong Transition paragraphs Concluding paragraph

Content = 20 pts. Prongs support Thesis Statement Sub-prongs support Prongs Supporting Details support Sub- prongs Facts are relevant and accurate

Writing = 20 pts. Structured Paragraphs Complete sentences Variety of Sentences Structures No 2nd person pronoun = “you” No abbreviations, symbols, contractions

Writing = 20 pts. Numbers one – ten spelled out Appropriate word choice Written in writer’s own words

Grammar = 20 pts. Spelling Punctuation Verb Tense Subject – Verb Agreement Pronoun – Antecedent Agreement Correct word usage

#11 Create Work Cited Page Place your Bibliography Cards in alphabetical order. Copy entries as they appear on your bibliography cards. Follow Work Cited Format in creating this page.

Bibliography Cards Source #2 Henson, Robert. “Dealing with Stress in Our Lives.“ Modern Health June. 2010:

Bibliography Cards Source #3 Mason, Dr. William. Personal interview. 24 May 2010.

Source #4 Nelson, Sarah. “Recognizing What Causes Stress and How to Deal with them." Journal of Health 85 (2008), April 2008 < Bibliography Cards

Source #1 Stevens, James. Stress: A Modern Plague. Chicago: McDouglas Publications, 2009.

Work Cited Page #27 Stress Works Cited

#12 Publish Stress Paper Follow the MLA Format for publishing your paper.

Publishing a Research Paper Size 12 Font; Arial or Times New Roman Black Ink 1” margin all around Double-space entire paper Endorse properly

Publishing a Research Paper Last Name + Page # right corner all pages Centered Title Cite according to MLA Guidelines

Diaz 1 Juan Carlos Diaz Mr. Rinka English 10 May 1, 2011 Stress: Modern Life’s Silent Killer Dr. Mason deals with the causes and effects of stress every day and states, “Stress is the single most deadly factor in the lives of modern Americans” (Mason Interview). Stress is the physical, emotional and psychological reaction to many factor in a person’s life. Stress disrupts all aspects of a person’s life, sleeping, eating, exercising, relaxing interacting and simply enjoying life. Stress can directly or indirectly cause many diseases from heart attacks and strokes to diabetes and depression (Stevens 5). For people who wants to understand this silent killer they need to know what causes stress, Last name & Page# Endorsement Arial or Times New Roman font/size 12 Double-space Center the title 1” Margin Cite immediately after quotations. Cite at end of paragraph Thesis Statement

Diaz 2 what effects stress has on people, and how can stress be alleviated. Stress has many causes, and these causes are most prevalent in our modern society. Three of the most common causes of stress involve events that occur in our lives, our jobs and careers, and our lifestyles in general. Major life events such as births, deaths, moves, marriages, divorces and all endings or beginnings can cause much major stress (Nelson 70). Some drastic changes happen periodically in life that measure heavily on the stress scale (71). When family members or friends are seriously ill or have died, those close feel tremendous stress. Divorce, usually a highly charged emotional event, can be a major stress producer (72). Even happy events can cause a great deal of stress. A birth of a child brings major changes into the parents’ lives and creates long term stress (Henson 74). Marriage brings changes to many lives and stresses not only the bride and groom, but parents, family members and friends as well (75). Major life events can Transitional paragraph Topic Sentence for 1 st Sub-prong 1 st Supporting Detail 2 nd Supporting Detail Concluding Sentence

Diaz 3 take a toll on our health just as our daily involvement in our jobs. Minor and major stresses are tied to jobs, job related and careers (Henson 76). Work demands the time and effort which cause stress on everyone’s life. The every day grind of work, overtime, and ongoing projects stress us even when we are not at the work place (77). Technology promised to make work easier, but it has actually created more work and stress because work can now be performed from anywhere at anytime (78). People who work are also stressed by the prospects of unemployment. Fear of losing a job and the income needed to live can be a constant form of stress (Nelson 77). Even a promotion causes stress with the change and new expectations that follow (78). Ironically, when away from work, we are still under stress caused by the way we live in a modern society. Modern life styles add a great deal more stress to Americans’ lives. Working parents find less time for family, household, and social activities (Stevens 87). Whether both parents work or a single parent Topic Sentence for 2nd Sub-prong 1 st Supporting Detail 2nd Supporting Detail Concluding Sentence Topic Sentence 3 rd Sub-prong

Diaz 4 struggles to get by, family responsibilities suffer, and this neglect weighs heavily on the parent (88). Stress comes when parents cannot find time for personal enjoyment (89). Additionally, “our consumer society adds greatly to financial stress and worry” (Mason Interview). When people are constantly bombarded with ads, they associate things with happiness; they always want more. The pursuit of more can lead to debt which in turn leads to long-term stress (Mason Interview). Along with life events and jobs, our modern lifestyle adds to stress with all its negative consequences. The effects stress has on our lives is far more harmful then one would imagine. Although hard to detect, stress negatively effects our physical health, psychological well-being and personal relationships. 1 st Supporting Detail 2nd Supporting Detail Concluding Sentence Transitional Paragraph Prong 2

Diaz 9 Works Cited Henson, Robert. “Dealing with Stress in Our Lives.“ Modern Health June. 2010: Mason, Dr. William. Personal interview. 24 May Nelson, Sarah. “Recognizing What Causes Stress and How to Deal with them." Journal of Health 85 (2008), April 2008 < Stevens, James. Stress: A Modern Plague. Chicago: McDouglas Publications, Last Name and Page# Centered title Double-Spaced Reverse Indentation MLA Correct Entries

Assignment #1 #8 Create your body paragraphs for each prong. #9 Create your Introductory and Concluding paragraphs.

Assignment #2 #10 Revise and edit your paper. #11 Create the Works Cited Page #12 Publish your paper.

English 11 Writing/Communication Mr. Rinka Lesson #27 Research Paper Steps 8- 12