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Communication Strategies9th Grade Research Project

Spring 2013NAME: _______________________________________ PERIOD: ____________

REQUIREMENTS

Subject: Topic or issue that you have an interest in or are passionate about, and is a current “hot topic” Purpose: to be familiar with and learn the process of writing a research paper

Voice: Formal/Persuasive

Process: Each stage has a specific deadline (refer to SCHEDULE/PROCESS SCHEDULE). o The paper is written in stages before the final paper is due. o Each stage must be completed before a student may move on to the next stage. o These stages count as homework assignments. My lateness policy applies

Acceptable Research Material: You may use books as well as Internet databases; no websites will be accepted

Lateness: If the final draft of the paper is not turned in on the assigned date, you will lose 15% off of the final grade for each day late.

o Computer and printer problems are not acceptable excuses.o Emailed papers accepted only in case of an emergency.o You will NOT be allowed to use my classroom printer or leave the classroom to print

Format: o Typed o Double-spacedo 12 point o Times New Roman font o 1” margins o MLA style documentation

Research Paper Presentation PHASE # OF

PAGES# OF SOURCES PHASE # OF MINUTES

CP 3-5 4 CP 3-5 A 2-4 3 A

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RESEARCH PAPER – SCHEDULE/PROCESS POINTS

Keep this sheet inside your binder in the Research Paper section

COMPONENT DUE DATE POINTS TOPIC PROPOSAL Explains the topic that is to be

researched and presented in both the paper and the presentation

April 3, 2013_____/ 10

THESIS STATEMENT Thesis statement should be one

concise sentence that includes the main point and three subpoints to be covered in the paper.

April 8, 2013

_____/ 10

WORKS CITED PAGE (MLA documentation) Must have the minimum number of

sources (4) Must include all necessary

information Must be appropriately labeled

April 10, 2013

_____/10

NOTECARDSWorth 5 points each Must have at least 12 note cards;

may have more Must have clear TOPIC sections:

S1, S2 and S3 (3 cards for each topic)

Only one sentence/fact per card (review packet)

April 16, 2013(end of class)

_____/60

OUTLINE Must be handwritten in the outline

provided in this packet or on lined paper for more space.

First ½ Due:April 18, 2013(end of class)

Second ½ Due:April 24, 2013

_____/15

_____/ 10

ROUGH DRAFT WITH WORKS CITED and PEER REVIEW Complete in thought Written following the 5 paragraph

essay format Includes works cited that includes

only sources used

First ½ Due :April 23, 2013

Second ½ Due:April 26, 2013

_____/15

______/10

THIS PROCESS SECTION IS WEIGHTED AS A MAJOR PAPER.

THE FINAL PAPER IS 15% OF YOUR SECOND QUARTER GRADE.

ADD ALL POINTS AND RECORD:

FINAL PAPER DUE: May 7, 2013

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School and Teen Related Issues for Persuasive Research Topic

Should cell phones be allowed in schools? Are gun laws tough

enough?

Should there be more restrictions on violence in the media/video games?

Should standardized testing be eliminated?

Should teachers’ salaries/bonuses be

based on student test scores?

Should texting and driving be legal/illegal?

Should schools be allowed to ban books?

Is the death penalty necessary?

Should schools do more to stop bullying?

Do society/the media contribute to eating

disorders?

Should there be more laws against hate crimes?

Should there be more restrictions placed on

advertising to children?

Should the United States change the voting age?

Are sports programs for children/teenagers too

intense?

Is social networking beneficial to society?

Should gay marriage be legal/illegal?

Should recycling programs be mandatory? Should professional

athletes be allowed to use steroids?

Should illegal immigrants be allowed to remain in the

United States?

Should euthanasia be an option for the terminally

ill?

Should nuclear weapons be eliminated?

Should music be censored?

Should the government do more to help end the obesity epidemic?

Does a “green” lifestyle help the environment?

Should leagues impose salary caps for athletes’

pay?

Should cosmetic companies be allowed to test products on animals?

Is single-sex education beneficial? (All boys or all

girl schools)

Should stem cell research be allowed?

List the top 3 topics that interest you:

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________

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Name:_________________________________ Date: _________________ Period:____

Possible Research Topics

Topic #1: ________________________________________

Know Want to know Learned How can we learn more?

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Topic #2: ________________________________________

Know Want to know Learned How can we learn more?

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Research Project: Topic Proposal

Name:

Date:

Topic for Research: ________________________________________

Information about Topic (based on research): Who is involved or affected by this topic?

What needs to be learned to understand the topic?

Why is this topic important? /Why did you choose to research this?

What is your side/point of view on this topic?

Possible Sub-Topics (or Supporting Points) for paper:1. ___________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________

Sources Found from databases found in library applications: Title of Source Author Is it a data

base, real book, or online?

If it is a data base- title of data based

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Score: /106

Approved _____ Not Approved_____Improvement needed:

Creating a Works Cited Page Using NOODLE TOOLS

Directions: Follow the directions below to create an account and access Noodle Tools. This is the program we will be using to generate the Works Cited page from your sources.

I. Get registered today for use at school and at home

AT SCHOOL:1. Got to the library applications folder and click on Noodle Tools2. Press the Button CREATE A PERSONAL ID3. Answer the questions—

Student or teacherYear of GraduationCreate a username (use school user ID)Create a password you will remember!Fill in your initials and the last 4 digits of your phone (this info is used in case you forget your password)

AT HOME:1. Type in the URL: www.noodletools.com2. Use school information to log in

School = hattersPassword = welcome

3. Then login as you would normally using your ID and password

II. Using Noodle Tools1. Once you are logged in, click on Create Citation and follow the steps as

prompted by the program to fill in information using your source.

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http://www.noodletools.com/

Thesis Statement

Instructions: Practice creating thesis statements for the topics listed below. Each thesis statement should be one sentence that expresses the topic and 3 sub-topics used in the paper.

1. Topic: Professional athletes should not be allowed to use steroids

Sub-Topic 1: It sets a bad example for younger athletesSub-Topic 2: It gives players an unfair advantageSub-Topic 3: It causes health problems

Thesis statement: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Topic: Texting and driving should be illegal in all states

Sub-Topic 1: It raises your chances of getting into an accidentSub-Topic 2: It has major consequences for the driver (tickets, death, injuries)Sub-Topic 3: It has shown to be successful in states that have already banned it


3. Your Topic: ____________________________________________________

Sub-Topic 1: Sub-Topic 2: Sub-Topic 3:


*Once you have written your thesis in the #3 space, please rewrite your thesis on an index card. Index cards will be due at the end of the period today.

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USING YOUR RESEARCH

Now that you have completed your research and are about to begin writing your research paper, you must first learn how to correctly use your research in your paper. From now on (in high school, college, and beyond), any information you use that comes from another source must be cited both in and after the paper. This means only including a works cited page at the end of the paper is not sufficient. You must also include parenthetical, or in-text, citations after each piece of information you reference.

MLA Parenthetical (In-text) Citation Cheat-Sheet

***PERIODS ALWAYS COME AFTER THE CITATION!!!

Source

Parenthetical Citation

HARD COPY PRINT SOURCE ONLINE SOURCE

No Author (Book Title 123) or

(“Article Title” 123)

(“Title of Webpage”) or

(“Title of Database Article”)

1 Author (Smith 123) (Smith)

2 Authors (Smith and Jones 123) (Smith and Jones)

3 Authors (Smith, Jones, and Garcia 123) (Smith, Jones, and Garcia)

4+ Authors (Smith et al. 123) (Smith et al.)

Corporation or

Organization

(United States Department of

Education 554)

(United States Department of

Education)

Multiple Sources (Adams 11; Baker 21; Chavez 123) (Adams; Baker; Chavez)

Two Works by the

Same Author

(Adams, “Darfur” 8)

(Adams, “Africa” 9)

(Adams, “Darfur”)

(Adams, “Africa”)

Encyclopedia

(with no author)

(“Global Warming” 559) (“Global Warming”)

Indirect Quote (a quote

that is in a source)

(qtd. in Smith 92) (qtd. in Smith)

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How would you cite?

“At Issue: Mental Health Insurance.” ProQuest LLC. N.p.: n.p., 2011. N. pag. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 21 Nov. 2011.

Balassone, Merrill. “Jails, Prisons Increasingly Taking Care of Mentally Ill.” Modesto Bee 6 Dec. 2010: n. pag. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 21 Nov. 2011.

Barrett, Karen E., et al. “The Right to Refuse Medication: Navigating The Ambiguity.” Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Winter 1998: 241-254. Print. 21 Nov. 2011. (Fact from page 242)

“The Department of Health and Human Services on Mental Health Issues.” HHS Fact Sheet 13 Dec. 1999: n. pag. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 21 Nov. 2011.

Frolander-Ulf, Monica, and Michael Yates. “Teaching In Prison.” Monthly Review July-Aug. 2001: 114-127. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 21 Nov. 2011. (Fact from page 115)

World Health Association. “Mentally Ill Suffer Medieval Treatment Worldwide.” Global Information Network 22 July 2011: n. pag. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 21 Nov. 2011.

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HOW TO CITE in your paperAt the end of a sentence that uses information from a source (whether the information is a direct quote or a paraphrase), you must cite the source in parentheses.

PRINT SOURCE (Books, magazines, newspapers in their traditional form)If You Have an Author’s Name

(Author’s Last Name Page #)o In a recent study, “40% of teenagers admitted to binge drinking”

(Smith 4).

If You Have Two Authors’ Names (Author’s Last Name and Author’s Last Name Page #)

o Many studies have demonstrated that teenagers drink heavily. In fact, two out of five teens binge drink (Smith and Williams 4).

If Your Author is an Organization (Organization Name Page #)

o According to Mother’s Against Drunk Driving, almost half of all teens binge drink (Mothers Against Drunk Driving 4).

If You DO NOT Have an Author’s Name (“Shortened Article Title” Page #)

o A lot of teen participate in binge drinking. In fact, 40% have confessed to doing it. (“Drinking and Teens” 4).

ELECTRONIC SOURCE (Anything from the computer)If You Have an Author’s Name

(Author’s Last Name)o In a recent study, “40% of teenagers admitted to binge drinking”

(Smith).

If You Have Two Authors’ Names (Author’s Last Name and Author’s Last Name Page #)

o Many studies have demonstrated that teenagers drink heavily. In fact, two out of five teens binge drink (Smith and Williams).

If Your Author is an Organization (Organization Name)

o According to Mother’s Against Drunk Driving, almost half of all teens binge drink (Mothers Against Drunk Driving).

If You DO NOT Have an Author’s Name (“Shortened Article Title”)

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o A lot of teen participate in binge drinking. In fact, 40% have confessed to doing it. (“Drinking and Teens”).

How Can Students Avoid Plagiarism?

To avoid plagiarism, you must give credit whenever you use:

another person’s idea, opinion, or theory any facts, statistics, graphs, drawings–any pieces of

information–that are not common knowledge quotations of another person’s actual spoken or written words

Strategies for Avoiding Plagiarism

1. Paraphrase, but be sure you are not just rearranging or replacing a few words. Instead, read over what you want to paraphrase carefully; cover up the text with your hand, or close the text so you can’t see any of it (and so aren’t tempted to use the text as a “guide”). Write out the idea in your own words without peeking.

2. Check your paraphrase against the original text to be sure you have not accidentally used the same phrases or words, and that the information is accurate.

Deciding if something is “Common Knowledge”

Generally speaking, you can regard something as common knowledge if you find the same information undocumented in at least five credible sources. Additionally, it might be common knowledge if you think the information you’re presenting is something your readers will already know, or something that a person could easily find in general reference sources. But when in doubt, cite; if the citation turns out to be unnecessary, your teacher or editor will tell you.

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Read the information below and follow the directions to cite important facts:

States Should Try to Curb Teen Texting and DrivingBret Schulte, "Outlawing Text Messaging While Driving: Legislators in Several States Respond to Safety Concerns," U.S. News & World Report, February 11, 2008. Copyright 2008 U.S. News & World Report, L.P. Reprinted with permission.

Suddenly, those drivers talking on their cellphones seem relatively harmless, at least when compared to drivers who are staring at their cellphones, texting. An estimated 20 percent of drivers are sending or receiving text messages while behind the wheel, according to a Nationwide Insurance study. And, according to another poll, that number skyrockets to 66 percent when drivers 18 to 24 are isolated. The practice, especially popular among young people, is exacting a deadly toll.

No one knows how many vehicular crashes are related to drivers distracted by text messaging, but anecdotal evidence is mounting. A fiery crash made headlines in June when five female friends died in a collision with a tractor trailer just a week after graduating from their suburban Rochester, N.Y., high school. Police discovered the teenage driver had been texting moments before the crash. Similar accidents are happening with increasing regularity nationwide.

Now, at least 16 states are considering legislation that would outlaw or restrict the practice. "Certainly, texting is the issue du jour this year in the legislatures," says Matt Sundeen of the National Conference of State Legislatures. That means another fight over the role of government in regulating cellphone use, but it's one that proponents of new laws expect to win. Indeed, a Harris Interactive Poll from August shows 9 out of 10 American adults believe that sending text messages or E-mails while driving is "distracting, dangerous, and should be outlawed."

Citing Facts:

1. Using quotation marks, cite one important fact from the information above and use it in a complete sentence.

2. Paraphrase (rewrite) one important fact from the information below stating where you found the information at the end of a complete sentence and then cite the information at the end.

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Paraphrasing Practice

Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, write a paraphrase of each of the following passages. Please include the correct citation information. Try not to look back at the original passage except for the citation information. Use the citation cheat sheet page in your packet for help.

1. “Three-quarters of all Americans recycle at home, making recycling one of the nation's most popular environmental activities. Skeptics argue that recycling does little to help the environment and often costs more than burying waste in landfills, but rising energy prices and concerns about climate change are strengthening the supporters' case. Making new goods from scrap metal, glass or paper uses less energy and generates fewer greenhouse gases than extracting and processing virgin materials. Today the U.S. recycles more than 30 percent of its municipal solid waste, and advocates say that figure could be much higher.” (from page 1033)

Source: Weeks, John. “Future of Recycling.” CQ Researcher 17 Dec. 2007: 1033-1060. Print.

2. “The twenties were the years when drinking was against the law, and the law was a bad joke because everyone knew of a local bar where liquor could be had. They were the years when organized crime ruled the cities, and the police seemed powerless to do anything against it. Classical music was forgotten while jazz spread throughout the land, and men like Bix Beiderbecke, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie became the heroes of the young. The flapper was born in the twenties, and with her bobbed hair and short skirts, she symbolized, perhaps more than anyone or anything else, America's break with the past.” (from page 25)Source: Yancey, Kathleen. English 102 Supplemental Guide. Minneapolis: U of Minnesota P, 1999. Print.

3. “Of the more than 1000 bicycling deaths each year, three-fourths are caused by head injuries. Half of those killed are school-age children. One study concluded that wearing a bike helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 85 percent. In an accident, a bike helmet absorbs the shock and cushions the head.”Source: "Bike Helmets: Unused Lifesavers." Consumer Reports May 1990: 348. SIRS Issues Researcher.

Web. 29 Mar. 2011.

4. “Whether you have morning sickness, motion sickness, or nausea from chemotherapy or radiation therapy, help may be no farther than your refrigerator or kitchen pantry. There are several foods that can help the body mitigate mild to moderate nausea. Pectin is a dietary fiber that occurs naturally in plant cell walls. Fruits such as apples, peaches, plums, and currents are good sources of pectin, as are carrots and potatoes. Ginger, also known as ginger root, is another very powerful plant that works on the digestive tract. So the next time your stomach is feeling queasy, try reaching for a can of ginger ale, or nibbling a gingersnap cookie, an apple, or a carrot.”Source: Greening, Samantha M. “Natural Remedies for What Ails You.” Healthful Todays and Tomorrows 7

Apr. 2005: 21. ProQuest. Web. 29 Mar. 2011.

5. “More teenage drivers are involved in car crashes every year — and more are killed — than any other age group. And the number of deaths is rising, even though overall fatalities of teen drivers and passengers have decreased substantially in the last 25 years. Still, some 6,000 teens die in accidents annually — more than 15 a day. Teens are the least likely age group to use seat belts and the most likely to drink and drive.” Source: Schuster, George, and Melanie Bowen. "Teen Driving." Teenage Issues. 2009. Gale Opposing

Viewpoints in Context. Web. 29 Mar. 2011.

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Note Card ExamplesNOTE CARDS : Be certain to follow the format explained. All information is organized on the cards and categorized according to subtopic (S1, S2, or S3). Always write the information exactly as it appears in the source. You may paraphrase the information in the actual paper.

College Prep: At least 12 notecards are required.Academic: At least 9 notecards are required.

Note Card Examples

S1 (Schulte1).(subtopic #) (author’s last name, page # )

“An estimated 20 percent of drivers are sending or receiving text messages while behind the wheel, according to a Nationwide Insurance study. And, according to another poll, that number skyrockets to 66 percent when drivers 18 to 24 are isolated.”

(Exact words are written from the source) S1 (Schulte 1).

“A Harris Interactive Poll from August shows 9 out of 10 American adults believe that sending text messages or E-mails while driving is ‘distracting, dangerous, and should be outlawed.’”

***YOUR NOTE CARDS WILL BE ON INDEX CARDS OR SMALL SLIPS OF PAPER***

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HELP WITH WRITING

Support each argument with specific evidence (statistics, examples, studies, etc.)o Explain how each supports the topic and subtopic

Phrases and words to help you:o Of concession – it is said / assumed / widely believed that / nevertheless, etc.o Of contradiction – in reality / truly / although / in fact / however / on the

other hand / on the contrary, etc.o Transitioning:

A series: first, to begin with, next, last

Chronology: first, earlier, a few hours later, the next day Contrasting ideas: however, on the other hand, but, otherwise, yet,

still, even though Comparing ideas: in the same way, likewise, like, similarly, as, also Degree of certainty: certainly, doubtless, perhaps Result: consequently, therefore, as a result, finally, all in all Physical proximity: above, across, among, along, beyond, below,

inside, in the distance, etc. Emphasize a point: for this reason, to emphasize, again, to repeat, in

fact Clarify: in other words, for instance, that is, put another way

BODY PARAGRAPH TIPSWhile all your body paragraphs should support your thesis, each should focus on a separate part of your overall argument. (The three main points you highlighted in your introduction serve as the core points for each of your body paragraphs).

Your body paragraphs should not summarize your topics, mock the opposition, or just paraphrase the research articles. They are the place to provide your original interpretation of the logic and points made by the experts whose articles you have read. Remember: 1/3 (at the most) of your body paragraphs should be quotes; 2/3 of your body paragraphs should be clear and detailed analysis. Analysis means explaining not just what the quote means, but also why it is important, how it relates to the broader topic you are discussing, and most importantly, how it directly supports the thesis of your paper.

Common Body Paragraph Errors

Avoid back-to-back quotes. When you include one quote, and without discussing it, jump to another quote, it is called back-to-back quoting. This clearly signals that you are not following directions. Remember, each quote must be appropriately introduced and discussed.

Appropriately introduce each quote. This does not mean that each time you pull from an article you need to say, “Brown writes. . .” or “In “Title IX Blunders”, Brown describes. . .”. These things are implied; there is no need to reuse the author’s name or remention the story title. (However, if you are including statistic be sure to provide some background information on where, when, and how the study was conducted. Depending on the variables of the study, it may or may not be reliable- and this could help/hurt your argument).

NO-NO’S: No contractions No personal

pronouns

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Provide necessary context. Regardless of where your quotes are pulled from, it is important to clue your reader in as to where this information came from. (If the quote was pulled from an interview, consider: What is the topic of conversation? Who is speaking? Why does he/she feel this way? OR If the quote was pulled from a critical article, consider: What is the main point of the article? What about the issue does this expert focus on?)

Use active verbs. Instead of always saying, “This article is about a men’s swimming team who lost funding due to Title IX”, use something a bit more spicy! “Brown details the intense struggle of fifteen committed student-athletes who had their scholarships ripped away due a rather questionable interpretation of Title IX requirements”.

Integrating Quotes into Research Papers

Identify the source by his or her full name first and then by last name only. For practical and stylistic purposes, you should use a variety of approaches.

Jones argues that “teenagers need nine hours of sleep a night.”

Jones suggests that people would be more productive “if they were allowed to take a nap at work.”

According to Smith, “Sleep deprivation can affect your physical and mental health.”

It is difficult for teenagers to get enough sleep: “School, athletic practices, a job, and homework seem to take up all twenty-four hours of the day.”

Sleep deprivation can actually be dangerous: “[M]any traffic accidents are the result of drowsy drivers.”

These are partial quotes. They are not complete sentences within the original source. They have become part of the structure of these sentences. Some teachers may ask you to use an ellipsis (…) to clarify this point: “… if they were allowed to take a nap at work.”

The lead-in could be Smith argues, or Smith asserts, etc.Also, this sentence is taken directly from the article; therefore, it retains its capital letter.

This is a complete sentence lead-in to the quote. The colon links it to the quote.

The brackets indicate a change. In this case, the letter was originally a lower case m because it is a partial quote. If the word drivers were not the end of the original sentence, you should use an ellipsis (…) and the final period.

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Sleep deprivation can actually be dangerous: “[M]any traffic accidents are the result of drowsy drivers….”

Research Paper Outline Sample

Creative title: Marijuana use among teens is on the rise _____________________

INTRODUCTION – 1 paragraph

“Hook”- introductory statement (strong fact, quote, statistic, etc.)“About 6,000 people a day in 2004 used marijuana for the first time” (NIDA 1).

Brief summary of your topic (3-5 sentences) Marijuana is an illegal substance people use as a

drug to get high. This drug grows naturally as a plant. When this drug is taken, the body depresses meaning

that reaction time is slower, a certain amount of numbness is felt in terms of senses and emotions. Some

believe it should be legalized since some use the drug for medicinal purposes.

Three sentences to describe in your 3 subtopics (in other words than used in thesis statement): Those who are knowledgeable about the topic of marijuana will have a better idea when deciding whether or not to get involved. Knowing what can happen to the mind and body can be a deterrent for some who are thinking about using. Helping the numbers of abusers decrease is important to everyone involved.

Thesis Statement:Schools and communities need to educate teenagers of the risks of using marijuana because abuse of this illegal substance is on the rise.

Subtopic 1 (S1/Body1)S1 Topic: use of marijuana is on the rise.

Topic Sentences: The use of marijuana among teens is increasing.

1st fact/support for S1: In 2004, about 2.1 million Americans used marijuana for the first time (NIDA 1).

T2T about how this supports the main topic and/or S1:This number is extremely high and is growing every year. These numbers show that this problem is only getting worse.

2nd fact/support for S1: Parents and educators need to deter teens from using marijuana because studies show that adults who have never used marijuana will most likely never use drugs (Carroll 1)

T2T about how this supports the main topic and/or S1: Since marijuana is seen as a

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“gateway” drug that will lead to more addictive drugs that are worse for the body. It is imperative to reach people before the problem begins.

3rd fact/support for S1: According to Carroll, 40 percent of teens reported that they could buy marijuana within a day.

T2T about how this supports the main topic and/or S1: These numbers justify the reason why children need to be educated. The accessibility of this substance may be the reason for the increased number of users. If children are aware of the dangers, they may decline the drug more.

Transition sentence to S2: Not only is the use of marijuana increasing, teens do not understand the true mental effects of the drug.

Outline for Research Paper***PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE CITATIONS!***

Creative title ___________________________________________________________________

INTRODUCTION – 1 paragraph

“Hook”- introductory statement (strong fact, quote, statistic, etc.)

Brief summary of your topic (3-5 sentences)

Three sentences to describe in your 3 subtopics (in other words than used in thesis statement):

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Body Paragraphs (S1, S2, S3) – 1 Per Subtopic

SUBTOPIC 1 (S1/BODY 1)S1 Topic:

Topic Sentences:

1st fact/support for S1:

T2T about how this supports the main topic and/or S1:

2nd fact/support for S1


3rd fact/support for S1


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Transition sentence to S2:


Topic Sentences:







Transition sentence to S3:21


Topic Sentences:







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Transition sentence to Conclusion:

CONCLUSION

Restate your thesis in DIFFERENT WORDS (In conclusion,…)

Summarize your three sub-topics IN DIFFERENT WORDS

End this paragraph with any final advice about your topic. (This advice should leave the reader thinking about your topic)

*** Works Cited page is the last page found in your paper. It is a page all by itself***(Your Works Cited page can be found on pg. 16)

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PROOFREADING/EDITING

1. USE ALL EDITING HANDOUTS GIVEN TO YOU BY THE TEACHER.

2. ASK YOURSELF:

Does paper meet the requirements of the assignment?

Have I thought about my purpose as a writer and my relationship to the audience?

Have I identified the question, issue, or problem to which my paper responds?

Do I have a precise and fully thesis?

Does the introduction establish the subject, purpose and give a general sense paper’s

development?

Are my ideas developed through a series of clearly and logically related points?

Are all major points fully reasoned and supported with evidence?

Does conclusion relates naturally to paper and give an effective sense of ending or

“closure”?

Does text “flow”? Is there anything to distract readers in the crafting of sentences or

choice of words?

Is paper proofread carefully for problems of grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation?

Is paper properly formatted, including cover sheet and documentation (if necessary)?

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3. ASK YOURSELF: DID I REMEMBER THE RULES FOR A RESEARCH PAPER?

No back-to-back citations. You must have a clarifying sentence of your own between citations. Look at your parenthetical (in-text) citations. If you notice that you a large majority of your

information coming from one source, you need to revisit your research. Good writers use information from a variety of sources. If you are using only one source in your paper, you are merely putting the source in your own words.

All parenthetical citations must match a source listed on the Works Cited page. All sources listed in the Works Cited page should be cited somewhere in your paper.

Quotes are used sparingly and only to add extra oomph. Topic and clincher sentences must be your own words.

Writer: _____________________________Editor: ______________________________

Peer Editing: Part One

Answer all questions honestly. Please highlight any questions for which you answer “no”. These areas are things that your partner needs to work on.

Introduction1. Does the writer use an attention getting statement/question? __________________2. Does the writer give background details to make you familiar with his/her topic? ____3. Is the introduction grammatically perfect? ___________________________________4. Is the introduction well-written and devoid of punctuation errors? _______________5. Does the introduction make sense? Does it “flow”? ____________________________6. What is your partner’s thesis statement? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Paragraph 11. Does the paragraph begin with an appropriate topic sentence? __________________2. Does the paragraph relate to the main idea (topic) of the paper? _________________3. Does the paragraph include quotes/facts from an outside source? ________________4. Are the quotes set up or introduced correctly? _______________________________5. Are the quotes cited correctly? ____________________________________________6. Does the writer give additional information that explains their quote/facts? _______ 7. Does the writer use correct grammar/punctuation?____________________________8. Does the paragraph make sense? __________________________________________9. Does the writer analyze the subtopic? _______________________________________10. Does the writer use a transition sentence? __________________________________

Paragraph 21. Does the paragraph begin with an appropriate topic sentence? __________________2. Does the paragraph relate to the main idea (topic) of the paper? _________________3. Does the paragraph include quotes/facts from an outside source? ________________4. Are the quotes set up or introduced correctly? ________________________________

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5. Are the quotes cited correctly? ____________________________________________6. Does the writer give additional information that explains their quote/facts? ________7. Does the writer use correct grammar/punctuation? ____________________________8. Does the paragraph make sense? __________________________________________9. Does the writer analyze the subtopic? _______________________________________10. Does the writer use a transition sentence? __________________________________

What did your partner do well in the first half of their paper? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What can your partner do to improve their draft before they type their final paper? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Writer: _____________________________Editor: ______________________________

Peer Editing: Part Two

Paragraph 31. Does the paragraph begin with an appropriate topic sentence? __________________2. Does the paragraph relate to the main idea (topic) of the paper? _________________3. Does the paragraph include quotes/facts from an outside source? ________________4. Are the quotes set up or introduced correctly? _______________________________5. Are the quotes cited correctly? ____________________________________________6. Does the writer give additional information that explains their quote/facts? ________7. Does the writer use correct grammar/punctuation? ____________________________8. Does the paragraph make sense? __________________________________________9. Does the writer analyze the subtopic? _______________________________________10. Does the writer use a transition sentence? __________________________________

Conclusion1. Does the paragraph begin with a transition? __________________________________2. Does the writer restate his/her 3 subtopics? __________________________________3. Does the writer restate his/her thesis using different words? ____________________4. Does the writer refrain from introducing any new information? __________________5. Does the paragraph end with a strong concluding statement? ___________________6. Does the writer use correct grammar/punctuation? ____________________________7. Does the paragraph make sense? __________________________________________

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*Note: The peer editing sheet should be kept in the writer’s folder. The person who wrote the paper should keep the form that describes the paper that he/she wrote.

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PART ONE: LOGGING ON

Option A: I have never used Turn It In before OR I forgot my log-in information:

Option B: I already have a log-in from a different class and I remember it:

PART TWO: UPLOADING YOUR PAPER

CLASS ID AND PASSWORD

Step 1: Go to the websiteStep 2: Click “Create Account”Step 3: Click “Student” Step 4: Enter class ID and password (see below)Step 5: Read PART TWO

START HERE

Step 1: Go to the websiteStep 2: Log in at the top of the webpageStep 3: Click “Enroll in a class” Step 4: Enter class ID and password (see below)Step 5: Read PART TWO

START HERE

Step 1: Click on your class Step 2: Click the link for the assignment you are submitting; click SUBMITStep 3: Include a title for your paper Step 4: Upload your paper to the website (from your z-drive, flash drive, etc.); click UPLOADStep 5: Check the confirmation screen to make sure you uploaded the correct paperStep 6: Click SUBMITStep 7: Once a percentage appears, your paper has been submitted.

Period 4Class ID: 6038405Password: hatters4

Period 5Class ID: 6038409Password: hatters5

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REMINDERS The lateness policy for major assignments also applies to www.turnitin.com. If

you hand in a printed paper but have not sent your work electronically, the paper is still considered late (15% deduction each day).

After 3 days, if you have not submitted your work, you will receive a zero for the assignment.

If you are having trouble using the website, please ask me for help or stop by during directed study. There is no valid excuse for not submitting your paper.

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Domains 4 3 2 1 0FOCUSDid you stay on topic?Did you know your audience?Did you have a strong thesis statement (main point) that followed through your essay and included your main arguments?

Distinct controlling point made about a single topic with awareness of task

Apparent point made about a single topic with sufficient awareness of task

Evidence of a single controlling point but no apparent topic

Minimal evidence of controlling topic

No regard for focus.

CONTENTDid you have strong ideas?Were your ideas clearly stated with strong support, authority, and confidence?Did your ideas match the purpose of the writing objective and tie back to the thesis?

Substantial, specific, and illustrative content demonstrating strong development of ideas

Sufficiently developed content

Significantly limited content with inadequate elaboration or explanation

Severely limited content

No regard for content.

QUOTESDid you include minimum number of quotes?Did your quotes match the purpose of the paper?Did you transition into your quotes, so they were not standing alone?Did you properly cite your quotes?

Quotes delivered in mature and detailed manner with all aspects properly completed.

Insufficient quotes, lack of proper citation, lack of detail with quotes, and/or not transitioned.

Quotes remain without purpose, lack detail, and/or include improper citation.

Complete disregard for appropriateness of quotes, including citation and/or detail inclusion.

No regard for quote inclusion.

ORGANIZATIONDid you use complex transition statements, sentences, and words to help flow your ideas?Did you smoothly move from one point to another?Did your topic sentences include the point of your paragraph and tie back to the thesis?

Sophisticated arrangement of content with evident transitions

Functional arrangement of content that sustains a logical order

Confused or inconsistent arrangement of content without attempts at transition

Minimal control of content arrangement

No regard for organization.

STYLEDid you attempt to use a mature vocabulary and mature sentence structure? Were your words and sentences emphasizing your points and creating an individual sense of voice?

Illustrative use of a variety of words used to create writer’s voice and tone appropriate to audience

Functional use of a variety of words and sentence structures that may or may not create tone/voice appropriate to audience

Generic word choice and limited control of sentence structures that inhibit voice and tone

Minimal control of word choice and sentence structures

No regard for style.

CONVENTIONSWere there any words misspelled? Were there any awkward sentences?Were there any words misused?Were there punctuation errors?Did your paper overall flow in terms of grammar correctness?

Control of grammar, mechanics, usage and sentence formation

Sufficient control of grammar, mechanics, usage and sentence formation

Weakness in control of grammar, mechanics, usage and sentence formation

Severe weaknesses in control of grammar

No regard for conventions.

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WORKS CITED PAGEAre all sources included?Are citations done according to MLA format?Does the page use the proper

heading?

All sources are included. Citations are done according to MLA format. The page uses proper heading.

Sources are missing; not all sources are used. The page does not use proper heading or format.

DEDUCTIONS _____ points Misspelling First person pronouns Contractions Run-on or fragmented sentences

TOTAL = ________________ / 25

(x4) TOTAL= ________/ 100

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