Mrs. Wells and Mrs. Lister

Research Paper Guidelines

Download The Research Paper - Guidelines - 2012

Jan. 30

Class:

1.  Computer Lab - finished final draft of the research paper

Homework:

1.  If you did not turn in your research paper, finish it at home and bring to class on Tuesday.

Jan. 27

Class:

1.  Media Center:  worked on the research paper

Homework:

1.  work on the research paper - the paper is due at the end of the period on Monday, Jan. 30th.

Jan. 26

Class:

1.  laptops in the classroom - worked on the research paper

Homework:

1.  Continue working on your research paper.  You must have a completed draft turned in by the end of the period on Monday, Jan. 30 - We will be peer editing on Tuesday, Jan. 31.

Jan. 25

Class:

1.  Media Center - worked on the research paper

Homework:

1.  work on your research paper - due Jan. 30th

Jan. 24

Class:

1.  computer lab - worked on the research paper - began working on body paragraphs

Homework:

1.  work on your research paper - due Jan. 30

Jan. 23

Class:

1.  computer lab - began typing introduction to the research paper

Homework:

1.  work on your research paper - due Jan. 30th
***No vocab this week :)

Jan. 20

Class:

1.  Media Center - Research paper - Orientation - Looked at the data bases used for finding the secondary sources and discussed how to use relevant information
2.  small group - worked on formulating introductory paragraphs and thesis/claim statements

Homework:

1.  Continue working on the introduction to your research paper if you did not finish in class (outline).  Be prepared to begin typing the introduction in class on Monday, Jan. 23.

Jan. 19

Class:

1.  vocab unit 8 quiz
2.  research paper - began working on the introduction of the paper - modeled sample intro - worked on completing organizer

Homework:

1.   think about how you want to begin your research paper - look for powerful quotes and revise your 3-4 sentences plot summary
2.  develop your thesis/claim statement

Jan. 18

Class:

1.  research paper - completed the process of identifying secondary source information
2. discussed lead-ins and works cited page (MLA format)
3.  reviewed vocab unit 8

Homework:

1.  study for vocab unit 8 - quiz is Thursday, Jan. 19

Jan. 17

Class:

1.  review vocab unit 8 - completed the Completing the Sentence section
2.  research paper - continued working on identifying information from seconday sources

Homework:

1.  review vocab unit 8 - quiz is Thursday, Jan. 19th