Research Paper
The research paper will allow them to explore what is currently known about their topic as well as allow them to answer their essential research questions that were developed during the Proposal phase of the Fire Project.
A research paper is not jsut a report; it must include a thesis statement that declares the main idea of the paper, that makes a statement about the subject, and that engages the reader. This component of the Fire Project will prepare them for research papers they may write in their post-secondary education.
Each student's English teacher will guide them through this research process using specific guidelines developed by the English department.
Research Paper Minimum Requirements
A research paper is not jsut a report; it must include a thesis statement that declares the main idea of the paper, that makes a statement about the subject, and that engages the reader. This component of the Fire Project will prepare them for research papers they may write in their post-secondary education.
Each student's English teacher will guide them through this research process using specific guidelines developed by the English department.
Research Paper Minimum Requirements
Use the following "mimimum standards" as a checklist to insure your paper will be effective. Meeting these minimums will not ensure a high grade, but will be a guide to a passing grade. Highest grades go to papers that EXCEED the minimum standards. We encourage all students to aim for the best that they can do.
Minimum Standards
Minimum Standards
- Be a minimum of 8 pages but no more than 10 pages, double spaced, excluding the title page and works cited page
- Have a cover page that identifies the title, student, English teacher, and date
- Be properly formatted with one-inch margins, and twelve-point Times New Roman font
- Use accurate MLA in-text citations and works cited page
- There are at least (20) sources, both primary and secondary, cited in the paper and listed on the Annotated Bibliography page. All sources must be in alphabetical order and evaluated for credibility, accuracy, and currency.