1. Research Paper RequirementsExpectationsGuidelines

2. Requirements Minimum 3-5 pages typed Minimum 3-5 pages typed Double Spaced Double Spaced 12 point 12 point Times New Roman Times New Roman 1 inch margins 1 inch margins Page numbers on bottom right Page numbers on bottom right Minimum of 25 Information Cards Minimum of 25 Information Cards Minimum of 3-5 Sources Minimum of 3-5 Sources.org,.gov,.edu, etc.org,.gov,.edu, etc NO Wikipedia NO Wikipedia Hard copies (printed) of database sources w/highlights of important information Hard copies (printed) of database sources w/highlights of important information Must include title page Must include title page

3. Title Page Research Paper Johnny America Prd 5 Mrs. Buchholz January 31, 2014

4. Necessities Thesis Statement Thesis Statement Work Cited Work Cited Copy of Rough Draft Copy of Rough Draft Seven Paragraphs in Research Paper Seven Paragraphs in Research Paper Printed sources that are highlighted Printed sources that are highlighted Folder specified for Research Paper Folder specified for Research Paper This will be turned in This will be turned in

5. Your Topic Health Related Health Related Do you have a friend or relative with a disease or illness? Do you have a friend or relative with a disease or illness? Is there a health or medical area that intrigues you? Is there a health or medical area that intrigues you? Non-Profit/Charitable Organizations Non-Profit/Charitable Organizations Have you been involved in an organization? Have you been involved in an organization? Is there an organization you want to learn more about? Is there an organization you want to learn more about? Topic MUST be approved by Mrs. Buchholz and by your parent/guardian. Topic MUST be approved by Mrs. Buchholz and by your parent/guardian.

6. Topic Ideas ADD/ADHD ADD/ADHD AIDS AIDS Allergies Allergies Alzheimer's Alzheimer's Aneurism Aneurism Anorexia/Bulimia Anorexia/Bulimia Anxiety Disorders Anxiety Disorders Arthritis Arthritis Asthma Asthma Autism Autism Cancer Cancer Carpal Tunnel Carpal Tunnel Chicken Pox Chicken Pox COPD COPD Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s Disease Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis Mad Cow Disease Mad Cow Disease Measles Measles Mumps Mumps Migraines Migraines Mono Mono Obesity Obesity Phobias Phobias Pneumonia Pneumonia Polio Polio Rubella Rubella Schizophrenia Schizophrenia Scoliosis Scoliosis Shingles Shingles Small Pox Small Pox Stroke Stroke Thyroid Conditions Thyroid Conditions Dementia Dementia Depression Depression Diabetes Diabetes Diphtheria Diphtheria Down’s Syndrome Down’s Syndrome Dyslexia Dyslexia Emphysema Emphysema Epilepsy Epilepsy Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia Gingivitis Gingivitis Heart Disease Heart Disease High/Low Blood Pressure High/Low Blood Pressure Infertility Infertility Influenza Influenza Leukemia Leukemia Lou Gehrig’s Disease Lou Gehrig’s Disease

7. Purpose Statement What is it? What is it? How does it help? How does it help? How do I create one? How do I create one? Example: Example: PS: I want to learn what thyroid conditions are, what the symptoms are, and what treatments are available including success rates. PS: I want to learn what thyroid conditions are, what the symptoms are, and what treatments are available including success rates.

8. Purpose to Thesis Use your purpose statement to create your Thesis Statement Use your purpose statement to create your Thesis Statement Example Example TS: Thyroid conditions, with types and symptoms, along with not many treatments, afflict millions of people around the world. TS: Thyroid conditions, with types and symptoms, along with not many treatments, afflict millions of people around the world.