*Link for numerical expression rules!
- Research paper is due today!
- Presentations start tomorrow!
- Budget your time so that you can work on everything.
- Research paper must be turned in following the procedure in this blog post. Papers without a complete rubric and labeling will not be accepted as "on time."
- Whew! Lots to read and do today, so make sure to get through it all and ask questions.
Research Paper
Procedure for Turning Your Research Paper In!
May 9, 2011
1. Finish last improvements/revisions/editing for however long you need. Work on both the research paper and the works cited document. It is better if these are two separate documents.
2. Everything should be printed from Word. Saving up here in Mrs. Casey’s lab can be a little tricky, so make sure to put everything into a Google Doc as a final draft.
3. Font- 12 pt. Courier
4. Double space
5. Proper heading aligned right.
a. Name
b. Date (May 9, 2011)
c. Language Arts
d. Block 3
6. Title of your paper centered below your heading, but above your body paragraph.
7. Insert page numbers. Do not put a page number on the Works Cited.
8. Works Cited: double spaced and reverse indent used correctly. Read Abbi’s blog-post on my blog from last week how to do this in Word!
9. Do not write anything above each paragraph (Introduction, Body 1, etc.).
10. Do not add extra space in between paragraphs.
11. Indent every paragraph by using the tab button.
12. Before you print, make sure you are not starting any sentences with AND, BUT, OR!
13. Do not include any contractions in your writing- don’t = do not
14. Print your research paper and your works cited document.
15. When you have printed, re-read your paper and try to fix easy errors that you can with your pen.
a. Do you have commas and periods?
b. If you see sentences that are missing a word/phrase, use a carrot ^ to add in the appropriate word.
16. Go through the entire essay and circle the following verbs:
a. be, is, am, are, was, were, been, being, become, became
17. Underline the thesis statement in your introduction. Draw an error out to the margin and label it.
18. Label all topic sentences (in body paragraphs only). Write what type they are from the topic sentence packet. Do not just label them “topic sentence.”
19. Use the rubric to grade yourself. Thoughtfully check the different boxes that apply to your work. Then, give yourself a score based on the different boxes that you check. Don’t just check the proficient box, check the different boxes across scores as they apply to you.
20. When you have finished all self-evaluation, staple your paper together:
a. Rubric on top with Works Cited side of the rubric facing up
b. Name on both sides of the rubric
c. Research paper in the middle
d. Works Cited last
21. Getting ready for your presentations:
a. Get pass from Ms. Collopy to miss class.
b. Practice everything- speaking, using visuals, asking questions, etc.
*Do you have at least one chart/graph in your visual?
* Have you planned your grabber?
c. Practice all technology applications- work the glitches out before your presentation.
d. Use the S-Map as your guide as you speak.
e. Get dressed up for your presentation.
f. Practice again! Remember to end your presentation with, "Are there any questions?"
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