dRESEARCH PAPER Composition II ENG 1102/CALLAN
DUE DATE: Wednesday, October 22, 2014
LENGTH: 6 to 7 double-spaced pages, typed in 12 font, Times New Roman
PAPER CONSISTS OF:
1. First page typed in MLA format with the following information:
Student’s name, instructor’s name, name of class, and date
2. Outline: Typed, double-spaced, in 12 font.
3. Text of paper: Typed, double-spaced, numbered, completed in MLA style.
4. Citations: Typed according to MLA rules
5. Works Cited page on a separate typed page. Six to seven sources are required, which can include only one reference (encyclopedia) source, and must include at least two print sources. After the sixth source a motion picture may also be used.
NOTE: Dictionaries may not be counted as a source.
ADDITIONALLY, this research paper should be turned in with
1. Annotated Bibliography (See syllabus)
2. Rough draft (s) of paper and any xeroxed copies used
(Please submit all other required materials in a large brown envelope)
SCHEDULE OF DEADLINES:
| Monday, August 25 | Introduction to the Research Paper (lab) |
| Wednesday, September 3 | Annotated Bibliography and tentative thesis |
| Wednesday, September 10 | Introduction to outline (in class) |
| Monday, September 15 | Tentative outline due |
| Monday, September 29 | First two typed pages, tentative Works Cited |
| Monday, October 6 | First four typed pages, Final outline , WC. (conf.) |
| Wednesday, October 22 | Final Paper with complete packet |
REMINDERS: Consult the link below for MLA format and style. I will explain MLA procedure step-by-step as we create this project. It is extremely important that you work every day on this, so be at school! Please take advantage of the services offered through our library and the tutorial department. You will soon receive your schedule for your conferences with me during the first week of October. Do not hesitate to ask me for help.
Per your syllabus, this research paper will require a great deal of time and effort and will therefore count for approximately 30% of the semester grade. You may turn these papers in before, but not after, the due date.
Note: Please go to the following link to aid you in preparing this paper in MLA format:
https://www.highlands.edu/site/engl-1102-writing-resources