1. Writing the Research Paper
Tips to Remember

2. Announcements
Research Paper workshop today at 3:15 in the computer lab. Will go until 4pm. Please make arrangements to be at the lab if you need help with any aspect of the research paper
Turn in Outline by no later than 4pm today for a 10 point late deduction. After 4pm, standard 50% deduction (25 points)

3. What is Wrong?
“So bye bye Miss American Pie” (Lyrics007.com).
IN-TEXT Citation should be the TITLE of the PAGE or the Author – NOT the title of the website or URL
“So bye bye Miss American Pie” (“Don McLean –American Pie”).

4. What is Wrong?
“So bye bye Miss American Pie.” (Don McLean – American Pie)
(HINT: There are TWO mistakes)
The period goes AFTER the in-text citation!
Page Titles get quotation marks around them!
“So bye bye Miss American Pie” (“Don McLean – American Pie”).

5. What is Wrong?
The lyrics found on the Lyrics007 website can be used to understand symbolism.
Website titles are italicized if typed or underlined if hand-written.

6. What is Wrong?
Fann stated McLean was clearly relating a defining moment in American experience—something had been lost, and we knew it.
All direct quotes need quotation marks around them!!! (This is clearly plagiarism!)
Fann stated, “McLean was clearly relating a defining moment in American experience—something had been lost, and we knew it.”

7. What is Wrong?
Fann suggests that ““Drove my Chevy to the levee” alludes to … a series of popular 1950s Chevrolet television commercials sung by Dinah Shore.”
Quotes inside of your direct quote get single quotation marks:
Fann suggests that “‘Drove my Chevy to the levee’ alludes to … a series of popular 1950s Chevrolet television commercials sung by Dinah Shore.”

8. Other Notes: Use an EXCITING Hook
Don McLean was a famous singer and songwriter.
Imagine writing one hit song and then riding that wave of fame for 40+ years. Don McLean…
You must reference at least 3 sources in your paper.
Any source listed on your Works Cited page MUST be referenced somewhere in your paper. (The Works Cited page is made from your source cards.)