Guidelines for Research Paper, Due Dates. and a Bit of Regrouping!

I hope this post and the post before this help clear up concerns you may have about grades and due dates for our upcoming project.   Because some of you have missed class due to activities that have caused your absence from class, and because of snow days and my absence,  the first area of concern is due dates.  I hope this helps, but I'm extending due dates for the annotated bibliography.

I'll give bonus points to those of you who moved heaven and earth to hand in your annotated bibliography on time, and I'll accept and grade bibliographies next week in an effort to provide enough time for reading.  I'll ask the substitute to mark those that were turned in this week.  You'll need to hand in bibliographies before the next due date, which is the first draft of your research paper due Friday, February 27th.  After that, we're moving forward.  Remember, no late work!



Guidelines for the research paper:

• 4 to 5 pages MLA format
• Minimum of three sources used with at least one citation for each of your three sources. This could be a paraphrase or direct quote for each.  Aim for a minimum of one direct quote.  You will no doubt use more.  Remember, you will write other pieces which can be informed by your other sources.  Your minimum is five sources for the whole project. 
• Paper to include an introduction, supporting body, and conclusion.
• First draft conference on Friday, February 27th.  Must be a complete paper, although it will be rough.
• Second draft conference on Tuesday, March 3.  This draft should include your citations.
• Third draft final packet due Thursday, March 5.

Because I've been grounded until the cast comes off (right after spring break), I've been worrying about how to help you with the writing.  Great news:  Ms. Reaves has agreed to come back on Wednesday, February 25th until my return, and she is looking forward to working on this project with you!

Have fun researching, my friends!