Due dates: Research Paper

Due Dates: Research Paper

1. The following work should be completed. This posting is Feb. 25, 2009.
a. Topic selected, five researchable questions
b. Search terms sheet
c. Research a source in print, cited on Works Consulted page.
d. A minimum of 4 website sources , source cards, and information printed.
e. Printed Works Consulted page. ( This should have been turned in to Teacher.)
f. Note cards organized. ( Categories, subtopics, piles.)
g. Outline completed. The outline should be typed and shown to the teacher. Save it .

2. Week of Feb. 23-27...... and onward......
Following the outline, draft the research paper. Paraphrase information. Create varied sentences ( complex and compound sentences.) Use transitions. See the writing rubric for the research paper.
By Friday, February 27, the first 3 paragraphs of the paper should be written in the composition notebook. You should be following your approved outline.
By March 6, the next 3 paragraphs should be completed. By March 12, the paper should be
written . I will check first typed drafts until March 12 only.
The final typed draft is due March 19.