1. English Language Arts 8 th Grade Research Paper Requirements

2. Paper Requirements A minimum of 2 full pages of content is required A minimum of 2 full pages of content is required A separate works cited page listing your resources A separate works cited page listing your resources At least 3 Sources: 1 Book and 2 Internet Sources At least 3 Sources: 1 Book and 2 Internet Sources Double-spaced, 12-Point Times New Roman Font with one-inch margins Double-spaced, 12-Point Times New Roman Font with one-inch margins

3. Grading Final Paper will be worth 2 Test Grades Final Paper will be worth 2 Test Grades 1 Test Grade will be for Formatting and Mechanics 1 Test Grade will be for Formatting and Mechanics The other Test Grade will be for Content Material The other Test Grade will be for Content Material

4. Plagiarism Plagiarism will result in a grade of ZERO for any assignment resulting from work that is not your own Plagiarism will result in a grade of ZERO for any assignment resulting from work that is not your own

5. Source Cards Guidelines For Source Cards 3 Source Cards are required (Label them A, B, and C)  1 Book and 2 Internet Sources 3 Source Cards are required (Label them A, B, and C)  1 Book and 2 Internet Sources Include a Capital Letter in the Upper Right Hand Corner of each card (Ex. 1 st Source Card will be “A”, 2 nd Source Card will be “B”, 3 rd Source Card will be “C”) Include a Capital Letter in the Upper Right Hand Corner of each card (Ex. 1 st Source Card will be “A”, 2 nd Source Card will be “B”, 3 rd Source Card will be “C”) Copy down the source information exactly as it will appear on the works cited page Copy down the source information exactly as it will appear on the works cited page Write your name on the bottom left of the note card Write your name on the bottom left of the note card

6. Source Cards Format Source A Source A (This is the source info) Last Name, First Name. Title. City: Publisher, Date. Your Name

7. Source Card Example Source A Source A Wilson, John. The People and Place of The Harlem Renaissance. New York: Westinghouse, 1998. Your Name

8. Source Card Example Source B Source B Liston, Julie. The Life and Times of Poe. Chicago: Chelsea House, 1998. Your Name

9. What is wrong with the Source Cards below??? Julie Liston. The Life and Times of Poe. Chicago: Chelsea House, 1998 Tom Jones

10. What is wrong with the Source Cards below??? A Julie Liston. The Life and Times of Poe. Philadelphia, Pa.: Chelsea House. Edgar Allen Poe

11. Note Cards Guidelines for Note Cards Write only 1 idea per card Write only 1 idea per card Place the matching Source Card’s Letter (Ex. “A”) plus the number in the Upper Right Hand Corner (Ex. “A1”, “A2”, “A3”, etc…) Place the matching Source Card’s Letter (Ex. “A”) plus the number in the Upper Right Hand Corner (Ex. “A1”, “A2”, “A3”, etc…) Write a topic for the note card in the top center Write a topic for the note card in the top center Examples – 1. Background/History, 2. Factual Information, and 3. Point of View Examples – 1. Background/History, 2. Factual Information, and 3. Point of View Place the Page Number (if it’s a print source) in the bottom right corner Place the Page Number (if it’s a print source) in the bottom right corner Place your name at the bottom right of the note card Place your name at the bottom right of the note card

12. Sample Note Cards Background/History A1 “During the 1950s, the advent of anabolic steroids forever changed professional sports and the issue of performance enhancement.” Your Name P.17

13. Sample Note Cards Point of View- Con B1 Steroid use provides an unfair advantage to athletes and athletes who have used steroids should be punished. Your Name P. 51

14. Can You Find The Mistakes? A1 POV Steriods are bad. Mark McGuire P.17

15. Thesis Statement What is a Thesis Statement? What is a Thesis Statement? A thesis statement is a single declarative sentence that states what you want your readers to know, believe, or understand after having read your essay A thesis statement is a single declarative sentence that states what you want your readers to know, believe, or understand after having read your essay A thesis statement is a single sentence A thesis statement is a single sentence The thesis statement is the main point you want to make The thesis statement is the main point you want to make The Thesis Statement is the last sentence in the first paragraph The Thesis Statement is the last sentence in the first paragraph The Thesis Statement is what you are trying to “prove” in your paper The Thesis Statement is what you are trying to “prove” in your paper

16. Thesis Statement Sample Thesis Statement: Barack Obama had to overcome several personal obstacles in his family life and his professional career to become the 44 th President of the United States. The Thesis Statement is what you are trying to “prove” in your paper

17. Guidelines for Citations Always document a direct quote (anything another person said – you have to cite and quote) Always document a direct quote (anything another person said – you have to cite and quote) Document Specific Research Facts Document Specific Research Facts Document any unusual or questionable facts Document any unusual or questionable facts Do not document common knowledge facts Do not document common knowledge facts WHEN IN DOUBT – Document and Cite the Source WHEN IN DOUBT – Document and Cite the Source

18. Guidelines for Citations Use if you know the following: Name of the Author: Name of the Author: (Author’s Last Name and Page #) Ex. (Smith 10) Name of Publication (No Author): Name of Publication (No Author): (Shorten Title and Page #) (Shorten Title and Page #) Ex. (“Poets” 17) Ex. (“Poets” 17)

19. Works Cited Page The following examples are based on the currently accepted guidelines found in the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers The following examples are based on the currently accepted guidelines found in the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers Alphabetize by the Author’s last name Alphabetize by the Author’s last name If the Author is unknown, by the Title If the Author is unknown, by the Title Double-Space the entire list of works cited Double-Space the entire list of works cited

20. Works Cited Page Print Sources A Book by a Single Author A Book by a Single Author Wilson, Frank R. The Hand: How Its Use Shapes the Brain. New York: Pantheon, 1998. Wilson, Frank R. The Hand: How Its Use Shapes the Brain. New York: Pantheon, 1998.

21. Works Cited Page Print Sources A Book by Two or More Authors A Book by Two or More Authors Eggins, Suzanne, and Diane Slade. Analyzing Casual Conversation. London: Cassell, 1997. Eggins, Suzanne, and Diane Slade. Analyzing Casual Conversation. London: Cassell, 1997.

22. Works Cited Page Electronic Publications An article in a Library Database: Dawnson, Lorne. “The Harlem Renaissance Writers: Who are they? What did they accomplish? Why they are an important part of history?” The Harlem Renaissance. 17 December 1998: 326+. eLibrary. Deptford Township High School Library, Deptford NJ. 14 January 2009. http://www.deptford.k12.nj.us/dh/library_ds. Dawnson, Lorne. “The Harlem Renaissance Writers: Who are they? What did they accomplish? Why they are an important part of history?” The Harlem Renaissance. 17 December 1998: 326+. eLibrary. Deptford Township High School Library, Deptford NJ. 14 January 2009. http://www.deptford.k12.nj.us/dh/library_ds. http://www.deptford.k12.nj.us/dh/library_ds

23. Works Cited Page Example Works Cited Besthoff, Len. “Cell Phone Use Increases Risks of Accidents, but Users Willing to Take the Risk.” WRAL Online. 11 November 1999. 12 January 2001 http://www.wral- tv.com/news/wral/1999/1110-talking-driving. http://www.wral- tv.com/news/wral/1999/1110-talking-drivinghttp://www.wral- tv.com/news/wral/1999/1110-talking-driving Farmers Insurance Group. “New Survey Shows Drivers Have had ‘Close Calls’ with Cell Phone Users.” Farmers Insurance Group.

24. Works Cited Page Electronic Publications An Entire Internet Site An Entire Internet Site The Electronic Text Center. Ed. David Seaman. 1998. Alderman Library. University of Virginia. 14 Feb. 1998. The Electronic Text Center. Ed. David Seaman. 1998. Alderman Library. University of Virginia. 14 Feb. 1998. http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/. http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/

25. Works Cited Page Guidelines Heading is centered Heading is centered List is alphabetized by author’s last names (or by title when a work has no author) List is alphabetized by author’s last names (or by title when a work has no author) First line of each entry is at the left margin; extra lines are indented ½ “ (or 5 spaces) First line of each entry is at the left margin; extra lines are indented ½ “ (or 5 spaces) Double-spacing is used throughout Double-spacing is used throughout

26. Works Cited Page Example Works Cited Bestoff, Len. “Cell Phone Use Increases Risk of Accidents, but Users Willing to Take the Risk.” WRAL Online. 11 Nov. 1999. Web. 12 March 2010. Haughney, Christine. “Taking Phones out of Driver’s Hands.” Washington Post. 5 Nov. 2000: A8. Smith, John. Cell Phones and Driving. New York: Princeton House, 2000. Walton, Susan. Why are Cell Phones Dangerous to use While Driving? Chicago: Random House Publishing, 2004.

27. Outlining The Research Paper The ideal time in the writing process to organize your thought. The ideal time in the writing process to organize your thought.  Basics for outlining Must Use Roman Numerals Must Use Roman Numerals –I, II, III, IV, V (1-5) –Each roman numeral should represent a main section of your paper. Sub-Bullets are labeled with capital letters (A, B, C, D) Sub-Bullets are labeled with capital letters (A, B, C, D)

28. Outlining The Research Paper continued… Must be double spaced Must be double spaced Thesis should be typed above the outline Thesis should be typed above the outline MLA format for the heading MLA format for the heading –Your name My name My nameClassDate

29. Sample Outline: Heading Thesis: Queen Elizabeth is known as one of the most impactful English monarchs ever because she defended her country against the Spanish Armada, dealt with serious religious conflicts, and supported and encouraged the arts.

30. Sample Outline Continued… I: Queen Elizabeth background A. Birth 1. B. Parents 1. II: Her defeat of the Spanish Armada A. Description of the Armada 1. B. Why the battle 1.2.

31. Sample Outline Continued… III: Religious Issues A. Her beliefs 1.2. B. The beliefs of others 1.2.

32. Sample Outline Continued… IV Supporting the Arts A. What she supported 1.2. B. Art that remains today that she encouraged. 1.2.