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SENIOR ENGLISHPAPER

PACKET

PLAINEDGE HIGH SCHOOL2012-2013

Name _______________________________English 12RMrs. Garcia and Mrs. Medina

Table of ContentsOverview Pages 3-4PHS Research Process Page 5Narrowing the Topic Page 6Thesis Pages 7-10Research Proposal Pages 11-12Sample Research Proposal Page 13Thesis Statement Checklist Page 14Evaluation Tool Pages 15-16Refined Research Questions Page 17Refined Thesis Statement Page 18Note Cards Page 19Final Thesis Statement 0Outline Option A Page 21Outline Option B Pages 22-24Research Paper Checklist Page 25Research Paper Format Page 26Databases Pages 27-28 Paraphrasing Page 29Parenthetical Citation Cheat Sheet Pages 30-31Sample MLA Works Cited Page Page 32MLA Works Cited Pages 33-37Rough Draft Scoring Sheet & RubricPages 38-39Requirements for Final Paper Submission Page 40Presentation Rubric Page 41

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What is the Senior English Paper and Presentation?

The Senior English Paper and Presentation can be viewed as a “coming together” of the skills that you have been developing throughout the course of your middle and high school educational experience (reading, writing, research, critical thinking, presenting, and independent learning). The paper will be the final requirement that you will complete for English class. The end result will be a research paper and a final presentation. The paper will be completed in several steps which will be outlined in your quarter syllabi. PLEASE NOTE: This is not a report!

The Senior English Paper (Due upon presentation)

The first draft of your research paper will count as two test grades for the second quarter. You must include a cover page with your thesis statement on it. Your paper will be written on a topic of your choice that has been approved by your teacher. Keep in mind that this paper will be written in several steps so you should never feel overwhelmed. The process of writing this paper will consist of small tasks assigned throughout. No one should be writing this paper the night before it’s due. Your final research paper will count as two test grades for the fourth quarter. A copy of the rubric that will be used to grade both can be found at the back of this packet.

A high quality paper:

Is well-written, well-organized, and is completely free of grammatical/mechanical errors. Uses language that is engaging and sophisticated. Incorporates research (via citations) that is relevant and varied. Sheds “new light” on the subject. It must go above and beyond a simple report. Provides critical analysis based on the research. Is written in MLA format and contains a properly formatted “Works Cited” page (see

attached).

As far as sources are concerned, it is definitely in your best interest to consult a number of sources since this will provide you with an expanded perspective on your subject. REMINDER: Encyclopedias are not acceptable sources. The following is a list of potential sources that can be used for this project:

Research journals and books Field Research (an interview with a person(s), visiting a location that will support your

work, shadowing someone, writing letters to various people/sources, etc.) Accredited Internet sites (no personal web pages) Additional non-fiction print sources where relevant.

A Word on Plagiarism (see rules and policies)

It goes without saying that plagiarism will not be tolerated. If it is determined that a student is guilty of plagiarism, that student will receive an automatic zero for the paper which could possibly jeopardize graduation. There will be no chance to re-do a plagiarized paper for a passing grade. If you are unsure of how to cite sources, please see your English teacher. In addition, an MLA style works cited guide can be found at the back of this packet so that you may refer to it as you are writing your paper.

The Presentation

Each of you will be given one class period to present your project to the class. Presentations will take place in the fourth quarter and will count as two test grades. Your presentation should:

be creative and should keep the audience engaged throughout. run 30 minutes. You should defend your thesis for 20 minutes, but you may include a brief Do Now,

less than five minutes of relevant video, and relevant class discussion at the end of your presentation to reach the 30 minute mark.

teach the class about your topic and defend you thesis through facts. You will need a hard copy of a works cited page and your thesis.

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be compatible to PHS – see Ms. Nycz or Ms. Vidal.Please do not worry about presenting. When the time comes, you will have so much information and will be so well-versed on your subject that you will easily fill the time. Also, each of you will meet with your English teacher to discuss your presentation and to come up with a game plan. A copy of the rubric that will be used to grade you can be found at the back of this packet.

Grading Procedures

Several assignments will be given throughout the year to help keep you on track with the overall project. Also, the Senior Paper and Presentation will account for all of your fourth quarter average, so simple math will tell you how it will impact your final grade for the year. Remember that the paper and presentation count as two test grades each.

Reminders

__________ If you lose your original rough draft with the corrections and suggestions, you will not be allowed to submit a final paper and will receive two zeros for the fourth quarter.

__________ If you are not in school the day you are scheduled to present, you will receive two zeros for the presentation.

__________ If you fail the paper or the presentation in the fourth quarter, you will not be allowed to make up the grade.

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PLAINEDGE HIGH SCHOOL RESEARCH PROCESS

1. Choose, Define, and Focus Project What are some appropriate topics? What questions do I need to ask? What information will I need? What do I want to know?

End ProductsChoose a general topic Develop research questions Write a research proposalCreate an initial thesis

2. Locating and Accessing Information What are all the possible sources to check? What are the best sources of information for my thesis? Where can I find these sources? Where can I find the information in the source? Have I included non-print sources?

End Products Annotated bibliography (minimum of 10 sources)Evaluation sheets (one per source)Refine research questionsRefine thesis statement

3. Use of Information Which sources best answer my research questions? What information is in this source? What information from the source is relevant to my thesis?

End ProductsNote sheetsNote cards (aligned with research questions)

4. Synthesis How will I organize my information? How will I present my information?

End ProductsFinal thesis revisionOutlineRough draft or final paperPresentation

5. Evaluation Did I complete all the steps of the project? Did I fully address my thesis statement?

End ProductsConferencing (minimum of one)Self-reflection

The "Big6™" is copyright © (1987) Michael B. Eisenberg and Robert E. Berkowitz. For more information, visit: www.big6.comHandout created by: Barbara J. Shoemaker, School Media Specialist, Mill Road Elementary, K-2Red Hook Central School District, Red Hook, NY Handout modified by: Plainedge High School teachers, Plainedge UFSD, North Massapequa, NY

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Narrowing the TopicName ________________________________Teacher ______________________________Period ______

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Research ProposalName ________________________________Teacher ______________________________Period ______

Directions: Complete the worksheet below using as much detail as possible. In addition, you must type your proposal and submit it to Turnitin.com or it will not be accepted. A model of the typed proposal is attached. Staple this worksheet to the back of your typed proposal.

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Research Proposal SampleTopic: The topic I have chosen argues that horse racing needs to be regulated in order to make it safer for the animals. It is abusive in that the horses’ bodies are being pushed past their limit. They are also being drugged, and less-valuable horses are physically mistreated. We are seeing more horses now getting hurt and put down due to racing injuries. Once horses are no longer being used, some are carelessly sent to slaughter, even after a successful career. Horses are also bred improperly creating unhealthy horses. I chose this topic because it is something I am interested in and something I care about. I already have some knowledge of it and I have the access to explore it further. I also think that promoting more awareness of it is important. I do not believe that the sport needs to be eliminated, but regulations need to take place in order to make it safer for the horses.

Initial Thesis Statement: The sport of horse racing needs to be regulated by the boards of horse racing across the world to better ensure proper treatment of the horses. This must be done through the creation of new rules and the strict enforcement of them, for currently, the sport of horse racing is abusive.

Research: The sport of horse racing mistreats the horses in varying areas. Firstly, the expectations of owners and trainers exceed the natural abilities of the animals. Their bodies are pushed beyond their breaking point, and that is why so many horses are getting hurt. Different drugs are being used to mask these injuries, such as furosemide, which (supposedly) stops bleeding in the lungs (Brammer 14). “The issue here is that the animals should not be pushed to the point of pulmonary hemorrhage” (Engormix 3). If there is blood in their airways, they are being pushed too hard and should not be running in the first place.

Another issue is inbreeding. Horses with unhealthy traits are being bred to create more unhealthy horses. For example, Eight Belles and Barbaro were both descended from Native Dancer. Native Dancer was known to have issues with his lower legs, and this was clearly shown as a trait passed down through the bloodlines (Democratic Underground). Eight Belles is now dead because her front ankles broke just after placing second in the Kentucky Derby, and she had to be put down right there on the track. Her death finally sparked a controversy among the racing world. But the problem is it took a horse to drop dead in front of hundreds of thousands of people in one of the world’s biggest races for some questioning to finally be sparked, when the well being of the horses should have been paramount to begin with.

Through both research and personal experience, I have also found that what happens to horses after their racing career is another important issue. Even after a successful career, some horses have been carelessly thrown away to slaughter.

The solution to these issues is simple: regulation. There needs to be stricter rules enforced to ensure the safety and welfare of the animals. The physical demands of the animals needs to be more realistic, breeding needs to be done much more carefully, and horses must be placed in responsible homes after retirement.

Research Questions:1) What rules are currently in place in the sport of horse racing?2) What has been done recently in order to better protect racehorses?3) What are the purposes of the different drugs administered to racehorses?4) What can be done now to protect the horses?5) How can the sport be improved to be less demanding on the horses’ bodies?6) How is the sport abusive?7) What is the history of horse racing?8) Who is in charge of horse racing?9) What is the process by which rules and regulations are established?10) Who creates these laws?

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Thesis Statement ChecklistName of Student ____________________________

Name of Teacher ____________________________

Approved __________

Rejected __________

Reasons for Rejection:

Thesis is not research-based

Thesis is not clear

Thesis is an opinion or fact with no room for argument

Thesis is one-sided with no room for disagreement

Thesis is too broad

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Evaluation ToolName _______________________________________________

Date _______________

Research Topic ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of Site ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Article Title _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Article Author(s) _____________________________________________________________________________________________

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Book Title __________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Directions: For each question in sections I – II, place an x in the appropriate box. In section III, write out the author’s thesis statement. You will use these evaluation sheets to create your own thesis statement and annotated bibliography down the road. All answers should be in the YES column for this to be a viable resource. If a NO is checked, a conference must be held with the teacher and a strong case made as to why this source should be allowed in the research paper.

I. Credibility YES NO

1) Is there an author, organization, or agency that takes credit for the information?

2) Is the source reputable (a college site, governmental organization, database, etc.)?

3) Is the tone of the source free of humor, sarcasm, and informal language?

4) Is the source free of careless errors/editing (documents without dates, misspelled words, bad grammar, etc.)?5) Is the source age-appropriate for a high school research paper?

II. Accuracy YES NO

1) Is the information objective (not obviously biased)?

2) Does the information acknowledge other viewpoints?

3) Is the information factually based (supportable with facts, not pure opinion)?

4) Is the information up-to-date?

III. Author’s Thesis Statement (Make sure you are not giving the topic of the article but the specific argument of the author)

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IV. Facts/Ideas (List five facts or ideas that you found in the article that make this site appropriate for your purpose. You MUST

include a citation and an explanation)

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Refined Research QuestionsBy now, you should have a better grasp on your topic and the direction in which it is going. Below, modify and refine your research questions from step one of the PHS research process.

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Refined Thesis StatementNow that you have your initial thesis statement, your initial research questions, and your revised research questions, “tweak” and refine your thesis statement.

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Note CardsYour note cards will look like this:

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Research Question

- One piece of information from your article, book, or website. This will be a direct quote along with an explanation of the quote. This can also be a statistic that you get out of your article.

For MLA (print source) (Author’s last name page) ORFor MLA (web source)(Author’s last name par. #)

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Final Thesis StatementNow that you have your initial thesis statement, and your revised thesis statement, “tweak” and refine your thesis statement to create the final version that you will be proving in your paper.

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Section 1

Main Idea:

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Section 3

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Research Paper ChecklistNo Plagiarism

_____ All sources are well documented_____ Quotations are marked with quotation

marks, author’s last name and page #_____ Facts and statistics are documented_____ Documentation is through parenthetical

citation

Vocabulary

_____ Terminology suited to topic and grade level_____ Spell and use terminology properly_____ Use sentence variety with effective word choice

Focus/Organization

_____ Logical order of sequence_____ Paragraphs deal with one subject_____ Logical transitions_____ Clear purpose_____ Clarity of ideas_____ Thesis dealt with completely

Mechanics

_____ Follow prescribed format of research paper_____ Spelling, punctuation, capitalization_____ Proper grammar_____ Complete sentences

Thesis/Introduction

_____ Clear focus of paper is expressed in the thesis

_____ Introduction lays out a road map forthe paper

_____ Purpose of paper is clear in the introduction_____ Topics to be covered are included in

the introduction

Body

_____ Follows research paper format as directed_____ Proper length to cover topic_____ Is well documented with parenthetical citations

Conclusion

_____ Thesis has been proved_____ Includes reaction to thesis_____ Purpose of the paper has been met

Works Cited

_____ Follows standards from manual_____ Uses MLA format_____ Alphabetical order of sources_____ Double space between listings of sources_____ Meet minimum number of sources

Research Paper’s FormatMLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers.

Margins:Except for page numbers (see below), leave one-inch margins all around the text of your paper – left side, right side, and top and bottom. Paragraphs should be indented half an inch; set-off quotations should be indented an inch from the left margin (five spaces and ten spaces, respectively, on standard typewriters).

Spacing:The MLA Guide says that “the research paper must be double-spaced,” including quotations, notes, and the list of works cited.

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Heading and Title:Your research paper needs a title page which includes your name, the name of your teacher(s), the date, and your thesis statement. At the top of the first page, at the left-hand margin, type your name, your instructor’s name, the course name and number, and the date – all on separate, double-spaced lines. Then double-space again and center the title above your text. (If your title requires more than one line, double-space between the lines.) Double-space again before beginning your text. The title should be neither underlined nor written in all capital letters. Capitalize only the first, last, and principal words of the title. Titles might end with a question mark or an exclamation mark if that is appropriate, but not in a period.

Page Numbers:Number your pages consecutively throughout the manuscript (including the first page) in the upper right-hand corner of each page, one-half inch from the top. Type your last name before the page number. Most word processing programs provide for a “running head,” which you can set up as you create the format for the paper, at the same time you are establishing things like the one-inch margins and the double-spacing. This feature makes the appearance and consistency of the page numbering a great convenience. Make sure the page-number is always an inch from the right-hand edge of the paper (flush with the right-hand margin of your text) and that there is a double-space between the page number and the top line of text. Do not use the abbreviation p. or any other mark before the page number.

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Databases

DatabaseURL

(go to library webpage for links to databases)

User ID / Login Password Type of

Information Description

NewsBank http://infoweb.newsbank.com 6433 6433

Articles from U.S. regional & national newspapers, & magazines

Topics cover social, economic, environmental, government, sports, people, the arts, health, and science issues and events (from 1992 – current)

Infotrac

http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/plainedgehsFrom home / Remote User: URL same as above

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Newspaper & magazine articles

Info on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports, and more (from 1985 to present)

Wilson Web http://hwwilsonweb.com AUN29 SSNY11758

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Articles from over 330 popular general interest journals from the US & Canada.

Wide range of topics are covered; can limit search to peer reviewed journals. (Full-text coverage begins in January 1994 for most titles)

EBSCO Databases

http://search.epnet.com/login.asp?group=empire plainedgehs plainedgehs

Magazines, newspaper, & journal articles

Wide range of topics are covered; can limit search to peer reviewed journals

SIRS http://sks.sirs.com NY0062H 22657Newspaper & magazine articles

For articles on social issues and current events; includes leading issues with overview and pro/con articles.

CQ Researcher

http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher plainedge101 cqel

Mini report (20 – 30 pages & lots of valuable information)

For mini reports on current controversies & issues; including topic overview, background info, proc/con, current situation, contacts, etc.

Facts on File

http://www.facts.com

Issues & Controversies Today’s Science

plainedge L1brary Articles and reports from Facts on File News Service

Reports on leading issues and controversies; information is in report form with overview, related

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http://mail.plainedgeschools.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.facts.com/

http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher

http://sks.sirs.com/

http://search.epnet.com/login.asp?group=empire

http://search.epnet.com/login.asp?group=empire

http://hwwilsonweb.com/

http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/plainedgehs

http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/plainedgehs

http://infoweb.newsbank.com/

articles, key news events, contacts, bibliography, & more

Oxford English Dictionary

http://dictionary.oed.com/entrance.dtl Plainedgehs plainedgehs Dictionary Online dictionary

PowerMedia Plus

http://www.powermediaplus.com PHS student plainedge Digital video & audio

Video & audio clips, images, podcasts, and resources

C.E.R.F. www.cerfinfo.com plainedge library WebsitesProfessionally evaluated & cataloged websites

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http://mail.plainedgeschools.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.cerfinfo.com

http://www/

http://mail.plainedgeschools.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://dictionary.oed.com/entrance.dtl

Paraphrase: Write it in Your Own Words(http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_paraphr.html)A paraphrase is...

your own rendition of essential information and ideas expressed by someone else, presented in a new form.

one legitimate way (when accompanied by accurate documentation) to borrow from a source. Paraphrasing is a valuable skill because...

it helps you control the temptation to quote too much. the mental process required for successful paraphrasing helps you to grasp the full meaning of the

original. Steps to Effective Paraphrasing

1. Reread the original passage until you understand its full meaning.2. Set the original aside, and write your paraphrase on a note card.3. Jot down a few words below your paraphrase to remind you later how you envision using this material. At the top of the note card, write a key word or phrase to indicate the subject of your paraphrase.4. Check your rendition with the original to make sure that your version accurately expresses all the essential information in a new form.5. Use quotation marks to identify any unique term or phraseology you have borrowed exactly from the source.6. Record the source (including the page) on your note card so that you can credit it easily if you decide to incorporate the material into your paper.

SampleThe original passage:

Students frequently overuse direct quotation in taking notes, and as a result they overuse quotations in the final [research] paper. Probably only about 10% of your final manuscript should appear as directly quoted matter. Therefore, you should strive to limit the amount of exact transcribing of source materials while taking notes. Lester, James D. Writing Research Papers. 2nd ed. (1976): 46-47.

A legitimate paraphrase:

In research papers students often quote excessively, failing to keep quoted material down to a desirable level. Since the problem usually originates during note taking, it is essential to minimize the material recorded verbatim (Lester 46-47).

An acceptable summary:

Students should take just a few notes in direct quotation from sources to help minimize the amount of quoted material in a research paper (Lester 46-47).

A plagiarized version:

Students often use too many direct quotations when they take notes, resulting in too many of them in the final research paper. In fact, probably only about 10% of the final copy should consist of directly quoted material. So it is important to limit the amount of source material copied while taking notes.

Parenthetical Citation Cheat SheetDialogue (one person speaking)

Three quotation marks No skipped lines No periods inside the quotation marks

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No comma after the author’s name Period after the parenthesis

Appearance versus reality is a theme throughout The Crucible. Abigail Williams appears to be a good Puritan girl, but in reality she has been conjuring spirits and having an affair. “’I know how you clutched my back behind your house and sweated like a stallion whenever I come near! Or did I dream that? It’s she who put me out, you cannot pretend it were you. I saw your face when she put me out, and you loved me then and you do now!’” (Miller 22).

Dialogue and Narration Two quotation marks around the entire section One quotation mark around the dialogue No skipped lines No periods inside the quotation marks No comma after the author’s name Period after the parenthesis

Appearance versus reality is a theme throughout The Crucible. John Proctor appears to believe that his wife is in no danger from his mistress, Abigail Williams, but the reality of the situation is that he knows that Abby wants Elizabeth out of the way. “’She cannot think it!’ He knows it is true” (Miller 61).

Narration (no one is speaking) Two quotation marks No skipped lines No periods inside the quotation marks No comma after the author’s name Period after the parenthesis

Appearance versus reality is a theme throughout The Crucible. John Proctor appears to be an honest Christian man who is in a loving relationship, but in reality he has had an affair with his former servant and cannot remember the commandment that mentions not committing adultery. “With some hesitation … He is stuck. He counts back on his fingers knowing one is missing” (Miller 67).

Long Quotations

Quotations more than four lines of verse or prose Quotations in a free-standing block of text End your last sentence with a colon Skip a line Quote should be indented one inch from the left margin Do not use quotation marks Maintain double-spacing When you have finished, place the author and page number on the same line as the text Do not place a period after (Bronte 78)

Nelly Dean treats Heathcliff poorly and dehumanizes him throughout her narration:

They entirely refused to have it in bed with them, or even in their room, and I had no more

sense, so, I put it on the landing of the stairs, hoping it would be gone on the morrow. By

chance, or else attracted by hearing his voice, it crept to Mr. Earnshaw's door, and there he

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confess, and in recompense for my cowardice and inhumanity was sent out of the house.

(Bronte 78)

Dialogue (more than one character) End your last sentence with a colon Skip a line Write the character’s names and add a colon Write the dialogue Do not use quotation marks When you have finished, skip a line and place the author and page number on the line below Do not place a period after (Miller 3)

Appearance versus reality is a theme throughout The Crucible. Abigail Williams appears to have only danced in the woods, but in reality she conjured spirits and attempted to have the wife of her lover killed:Betty: You drank blood, Abby! You didn’t tell him that!Abigail: Betty, you never say that again! You will never – Betty: You did, you did! You drank a charm to kill John Proctor’s wife! You drank a charm to kill Goody

Proctor!Abigail, smashes her across the face: Shut it! Now shut it!(Miller 19)Abby cannot afford to have her true colors show and must keep the town believing in her appearance.

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A Sample Works Cited Page

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Print.

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13. Print.

Felluga, Dino. Guide to Literary and Critical Theory. Purdue U, 28 Nov. 2003. Web. 10 May 2006.

<www.purdue.edu>.

Gaitskill, Mary. Interview with Charles Bock. Mississippi Review 27.3 (1999): 129-50. Print.

Gillespie, Paula, and Neal Lerner. The Allyn and Bacon Guide to Peer Tutoring. Boston: Allyn, 2000.

Print.

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Ed. Ben Rafoth. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 2000. 24-34. Print.

Junge, Wolfgang, and Nathan Nelson. “Nature's Rotary Electromotors.” Science 29 Apr. 2005: 642-44.

SIRS Researcher. Web. 5 Mar. 2009. <sks.sirs.com>.

Langhamer, Claire. “Love and Courtship in Mid-Twentieth-Century England.” Historical Journal 50.1

(2007): 173-96. ProQuest. Web. 27 May 2009. <www.proquest.com>.

Poniewozik, James. "TV Makes a Too-Close Call." Time 20 Nov. 2000: 70-71. Print.

"The One Where Chandler Can't Cry." Friends: The Complete Sixth Season. Writ. Andrew Reich and Ted

Cohen. Dir. Kevin Bright. Warner Brothers, 2004. DVD.

United States. Cong. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearing on the Geopolitics of

Oil. 110th Cong., 1st sess. Washington: GPO, 2007. Print.

Wysocki, Anne Frances, et al. Writing New Media: Theory and Applications for Expanding the Teaching

of Composition. Logan, UT: Utah State UP, 2004. Print.

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2010 MLA Works Cited Courtesy of: http://owl.english.purdue.edu

Alphabetize each entry by first letter Put quotation marks around the titles of poems, short stories, and articles Indent the 2nd line, the 3rd line, and all subsequent lines of each citation

Double-space all entries … the examples which follow are single-spaced only to save room on this handout

Type of Citation Correct Citation

Album – entire

Album names are italicized. Provide the name of the recording manufacturer followed by the publication date (or n.d., if date is unknown). List the appropriate medium at the end of the entry (e.g. CD, LP, Audiocassette).

Foo Fighters. In Your Honor. RCA, 2005. CD.

Article - magazine

Author(s). "Title of Article." Title of Periodical Day Month Year: pages. Medium of publication.

Poniewozik, James. "TV Makes a Too-Close Call." Time 20 Nov. 2000: 70-71. Print.

Article – newspaper signed

Cite a newspaper article as you would a magazine article, but note the different pagination in a newspaper. If there is more than one edition available for that date (as in an early and late edition of a newspaper), identify the edition following the date (e.g., 17 May 1987, late ed.).

Brubaker, Bill. "New Health Center Targets County's Uninsured Patients." Washington Post 24 May 2007: LZ01. Print.

If the newspaper is a less well-known or local publication, include the city name and state in brackets after the title of the newspaper.

Behre, Robert. "Presidential Hopefuls Get Final Crack at Core of S.C. Democrats." Post and Courier [Charleston, SC] 29 Apr. 2007: A11. Print.

Article – newspaper unsigned

Cite the article title first, and finish the citation as you would any other for that kind of periodical.

"Aging; Women Expect to Care for Aging Parents but Seldom Prepare." Washington Post 10 May 2007: 18. Print.

Article - reference book

For entries in encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference works, cite the piece as you would any other work in a collection but do not include the publisher information. Also, if the reference book is organized alphabetically, as most are, do not list the volume or the page number of the article or item.

"Ideology." The American Heritage Dictionary. 3rd ed. 1997. Print.

Article – scholarly journal (print)

Author(s). "Title of Article." Title of Journal Volume. Issue (Year): pages. Medium of publication.

Bagchi, Alaknanda. "Conflicting Nationalisms: The Voice of the Subaltern in Mahasweta Devi's Bashai Tudu." Tulsa Studies in Women's Literature 15.1 (1996): 41-50. Print.

Article – scholarly journal (online)

MLA requires a page range for articles that appear in Scholarly Journals. If the journal you are citing appears exclusively in an online format (i.e. there is no corresponding print publication) that does not make use of page numbers, use the abbreviation n. pag. to denote that there is no pagination for the publication.

Dolby, Nadine. “Research in Youth Culture and Policy: Current Conditions and Future Directions.” Social Work and Society: The International Online-Only Journal 6.2 (2008): n. pag. Web. 20 May 2009. <urladdress>.

Cite articles in online scholarly journals that also appear in print as you would a scholarly journal in print, including the page range of the article. Provide the medium of publication that you used (in this case, Web) and the date of access.

Wheelis, Mark. "Investigating Disease Outbreaks Under a Protocol to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention." Emerging Infectious Diseases 6.6 (2000): 595-600. Web. 8 Feb. 2009. <urladdress>.

Article – web magazine Provide the author name, article name in quotation marks, title of the Web magazine in italics, publisher name,

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publication date, medium of publication, the date of access, and the URL address. Remember to use n.p. if no publisher name is available and n.d. if not publishing date is given.

Bernstein, Mark. "10 Tips on Writing the Living Web." A List Apart: For People Who Make Websites. A List Apart Mag., 16 Aug. 2002. Web. 4 May 2009. <urladdress>.

Bible

Give the name of the specific edition you are using, any editor(s) associated with it, followed by the publication information.

The New Jerusalem Bible. Ed. Susan Jones. New York: Doubleday, 1985. Print.

Book – corporate author

A corporate author may include a commission, a committee, or a group that does not identify individual members on the title page. List the names of corporate authors in the place where an author’s name typically appears at the beginning of the entry.

American Allergy Association. Allergies in Children. New York: Random, 1998. Print.

Book – no author

List by title of the book. Incorporate these entries alphabetically just as you would with works that include an author name.

Encyclopedia of Indiana. New York: Somerset, 1993. Print.

Book – one author

Gl Last name, First name. Title of Book. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Medium of Publication.

Gleick, James. Chaos: Making a New Science. New York: Penguin, 1987. Print.

Book – one editor

Cite the book as you normally would, but add the editor after the title.

Bronte, Charlotte. Jane Eyre. Ed. Margaret Smith. Oxford: Oxford UP, 1998. Print.

Book – republished

Books may be republished due to popularity without becoming a new edition. New editions are typically revisions of the original work. For books that originally appeared at an earlier date and that have been republished at a later one, insert the original publication date before the publication information.

Butler, Judith. Gender Trouble. 1990. New York: Routledge, 1999. Print.

Book – single work from an anthology

Last name, First name. "Title of Essay." Title of Collection. Ed. Editor's Name(s). Place of Publication: Publisher, Year. Page range of entry. Medium of Publication.

Harris, Muriel. "Talk to Me: Engaging Reluctant Writers." A Tutor's Guide: Helping Writers One to One. Ed. Ben Rafoth. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 2000. 24-34. Print.

Book – subsequent edition

Cite the book as you normally would, but add the number of the edition after the title.

Crowley, Sharon, and Debra Hawhee. Ancient Rhetorics for Contemporary Students. 3rd ed. New York: Pearson/Longman, 2004. Print.

Book – three or more authors

If there are more than three authors, you may choose to list only the first author followed by the phrase et al. (Latin for "and others") in place of the subsequent authors' names, or you may list all the authors in the order in which their names appear on the title page. (Note that there is a period after “al” in “et al.” Also note that there is never a period after the “et” in “et al.”).

Wysocki, Anne Frances, et al. Writing New Media: Theory and Applications for Expanding the Teaching of Composition. Logan, UT: Utah State UP, 2004. Print.

Book – three or more editors

Cite the book as you normally would, but add the editors after the title.

Carlson, David et al., eds. Encyclopedia of Animal Life. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1985. Print.

Book – translated

Cite as you would any other book. Add "Trans."—the abbreviation for translated by—and follow with the name(s) of the translator(s).

Foucault, Michel. Madness and Civilization: A History of Insanity in the Age of Reason. Trans. Richard Howard. New York: Vintage-Random House, 1988. Print.

Book – two authors The first given name appears in last name, first name format; subsequent author names appear in first name last name 33

format.

Gillespie, Paula, and Neal Lerner. The Allyn and Bacon Guide to Peer Tutoring. Boston: Allyn, 2000. Print.

Book – two editors

Cite the book as you normally would, but add the editors after the title.

Lockhard, David J. and Charles Heimler, eds. The Oregon Trail. New York: Bonanza Books, 1992. Print.

Book – two or more by the same author

List works alphabetically by title. (Remember to ignore articles like A, An, and The.) Provide the author’s name in last name, first name format for the first entry only. For each subsequent entry by the same author, use three hyphens and a period.

Palmer, William J. Dickens and New Historicism. New York: St. Martin's, 1997. Print.

---. The Films of the Eighties: A Social History. Carbondale: Southern Illinois UP, 1993. Print.

Database

Cite articles from online databases (e.g. LexisNexis, ProQuest, JSTOR, Science Direct) and other subscription services just as you would print sources. Since these articles usually come from periodicals, be sure to consult the appropriate sections of the Works Cited: Periodicals page, which you can access via its link at the bottom of this page. In addition to this information, provide the title of the database italicized, the medium of publication, and the date of access.

Junge, Wolfgang, and Nathan Nelson. “Nature's Rotary Electromotors.” Science 29 Apr. 2005: 642-44. SIRS Researcher. Web. 5 Mar. 2009. <sks.sirs.com>.

Langhamer, Claire. “Love and Courtship in Mid-Twentieth-Century England.” Historical Journal 50.1 (2007): 173-96. ProQuest. Web. 27 May 2009. <www.proquest.com>.

Editorial

Cite as you would any article in a periodical, but include the designators "Editorial" or "Letter" to identify the type of work it is.

"Of Mines and Men." Editorial. Wall Street Journal east. ed. 24 Oct. 2003: A14. Print.

E-mail

Give the author of the message, followed by the subject line in quotation marks. State to whom to message was sent, the date the message was sent, and the medium of publication.

Kunka, Andrew. "Re: Modernist Literature." Message to the author. 15 Nov. 2000. E-mail.

Neyhart, David. "Re: Online Tutoring." Message to Joe Barbato. 1 Dec. 2000. E-mail.

Film – in theater

List films (in theaters or not yet on DVD or video) by their title. Include the name of the director, the film studio or distributor, and the release year. If relevant, list performer names after the director’s name. Use the abbreviation perf. to head the list. List film as the medium of publication.

The Usual Suspects. Dir. Bryan Singer. Perf. Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Chazz Palminteri, Stephen Baldwin, and Benecio del Toro. Polygram, 1995. Film.

Film – DVD or video

List films by their title. Include the name of the director, the distributor, and the release year. If relevant, list performer names after the director’s name. Use the abbreviation perf. to head the list. End the entry with the appropriate medium of publication (e.g. DVD, VHS, Laser disc).

Ed Wood. Dir. Tim Burton. Perf. Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Sarah Jessica Parker, Patricia Arquette. Touchstone, 1994. DVD.

Government Publication

Cite the author of the publication if the author is identified. Otherwise, start with the name of the national government, followed by the agency (including any subdivisions or agencies) that serves as the organizational author. For congressional documents, be sure to include the number of the Congress and the session when the hearing was held or resolution passed. US government documents are typically published by the Government Printing Office, which MLA abbreviates as GPO.

United States. Cong. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearing on the Geopolitics of Oil. 110th Cong., 1st sess. Washington: GPO, 2007. Print.

United States. Government Accountability Office. Climate Change: EPA and DOE Should Do More to Encourage Progress Under Two Voluntary Programs. Washington: GPO, 2006. Print.

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Image – painting, sculpture, photograph

Provide the artist's name, the work of art italicized, the date of creation, the institution and city where the work is housed. Follow this initial entry with the name of the Website in italics, the medium of publication, the date of access, and the URL link.

Goya, Francisco. The Family of Charles IV. 1800. Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid. Museo National del Prado. Web. 22 May 2006. <urladdress>.

Individual Song

Citations begin with the artist name. They might also be listed by composers (comp.) or performers (perf.). Otherwise, list composer and performer information after the album title. Use the appropriate abbreviation after the person’s name and a comma, when needed. Put individual song titles in quotation marks. Album names are italicized. Provide the name of the recording manufacturer followed by the publication date (or n.d., if date is unknown). List the appropriate medium at the end of the entry (e.g. CD, LP, Audiocassette).

Nirvana. "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Nevermind. Geffen, 1991. Audiocassette.

Interview – personal

Personal interviews refer to those interviews that you conduct yourself. List the interview by the name of the interviewee. Include the descriptor Personal interview and the date of the interview.

Purdue, Pete. Personal interview. 1 Dec. 2000.

Interview – published

List the interview by the name of the interviewee. If the name of the interview is part of a larger work like a book, a television program, or a film series, place the title of the interview in quotation marks. Place the title of the larger work in italics. If the interview appears as an independent title, italicize it. Determine the medium of publication (e.g. print, Web, DVD) and fill in the rest of the entry with the information required by that medium. For books, include the author or editor name after the book title.

Gaitskill, Mary. Interview with Charles Bock. Mississippi Review 27.3 (1999): 129-50. Print.

Introduction, Preface, Foreword, or Afterword

When citing an introduction, a preface, a forward, or an afterword, write the name of the author(s) of the piece you are citing. Then give the name of the part being cited, which should not be italicized or enclosed in quotation marks.

Farrell, Thomas B. Introduction. Norms of Rhetorical Culture. By Farrell. New Haven: Yale UP, 1993. 1- 13. Print.

If the writer of the piece is different from the author of the complete work, then write the full name of the principal work's author after the word "By."

Duncan, Hugh Dalziel. Introduction. Permanence and Change: An Anatomy of Purpose. By Kenneth Burke. 1935. 3rd ed. Berkeley: U of California P, 1984. xiii-xliv. Print.

Lecture

Provide the speaker’s name. Then, give the title of the speech (if any) in quotation marks. Follow with the name of the meeting and organization, the location of the occasion, and the date. Use the descriptor that appropriately expresses the type of presentation (e.g. Address, Lecture, Reading, Keynote speech, Guest Lecture). Remember to use the abbreviation n.p. if the publisher is not known; use n.d. if the date is not known.

Stein, Bob. Computers and Writing Conference. Purdue University. Union Club Hotel, West Lafayette, IN. 23 May 2003. Keynote address.

Multivolume Work – citing one volume

When citing only one volume of a multivolume work, include the volume number after the work's title, or after the work's editor or translator.

Harris, Muriel. "Talk to Me: Engaging Reluctant Writers." A Tutor's Guide: Helping Writers One to One. Ed. Ben Rafoth. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 2000. 24-34. Print.

Multivolume Work – multiple volumes

When citing more than one volume of a multivolume work, cite the total number of volumes in the work.

Quintilian. Institutio Oratoria. Trans. H. E. Butler. 4 vols. Cambridge: Loeb-Harvard UP, 1980. Print.

Painting, Sculpture, or Photograph

Include the artist's name. Give the title of the artwork in italics. Provide the date of composition. If the date of composition is unknown, place the abbreviation n.d. in place of the date. Finally, provide the name of the institution that houses the artwork followed by the location of the institution.

Goya, Francisco. The Family of Charles IV. 1800. Museo del Prado, Madrid.

Pamphlet Cite the title and publication information for the pamphlet just as you would a book without an author. Pamphlets and promotional materials commonly feature corporate authors (commissions, committees, or other groups that does not

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provide individual group member names). If the pamphlet you are citing has no author, cite as directed below. If your pamphlet has an author or a corporate author, put the name of the author (last name, first name format) or corporate author in the place where the author name typically appears at the beginning of the entry.

Women's Health: Problems of the Digestive System. Washington: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2006. Print.

Your Rights Under California Welfare Programs. Sacramento, CA: California Dept. of Social Services, 2007. Print.

Poem

Last name, First name. "Title of Poem." Title of Collection. Ed. Editor's Name(s). Place of Publication: Publisher, Year. Page range of entry. Medium of Publication.

Burns, Robert. "Red, Red Rose." 100 Best-Loved Poems. Ed. Philip Smith. New York: Dover, 1995. 26. Print.

Whitman, Walt. "I Sing the Body Electric." Selected Poems. New York: Dover, 1991. 12-19. Print.

Short Story in an Anthology

Last name, First name. "Title of Short Story." Title of Collection. Ed. Editor's Name(s). Place of Publication: Publisher, Year. Page range of entry. Medium of Publication.

Kincaid, Jamaica. "Girl." The Vintage Book of Contemporary American Short Stories. Ed. Tobias Wolff. New York: Vintage, 1994. 306-07. Print.

Carter, Angela. "The Tiger's Bride." Burning Your Boats: The Collected Stories. New York: Penguin, 1995. 154-69. Print.

Television or Radio (live)

Begin with the title of the episode in quotation marks. Provide the name of the series or program in italics. Also include the network name, call letters of the station followed by the city, and the date of broadcast. End with the publication medium (e.g. Television, Radio).

“The Blessing Way.” The X-Files. Fox. WXIA, Atlanta. 19 Jul. 1998. Television.

Television – recorded

Cite recorded television episodes like films. Begin with the episode name in quotation marks. Follow with the series name in italics. When the title of the collection of recordings is different than the original series (e.g., the show Friends is in DVD release under the title Friends: The Complete Sixth Season), list the title that would be help researchers locate the recording. Give the distributor name followed by the date of distribution. End with the medium of publication (e.g. DVD, Videocassette, Laser disc).

"The One Where Chandler Can't Cry." Friends: The Complete Sixth Season. Writ. Andrew Reich and Ted Cohen. Dir. Kevin Bright. Warner Brothers, 2004. DVD.

Web Site – department

Give the instructor name. Then list the title of the course (or the school catalog designation for the course) in italics. Give appropriate department and school names as well, following the course title. Remember to use n.d. if no publishing date is given.

Felluga, Dino. Survey of the Literature of England. Purdue U, Aug. 2006. Web. 31 May 2007. <www.purdue.edu>.

English Department. Purdue U, 14 May 2009. Web. 20 Apr. 2009.

Web Site – entire

Editor, author, or compiler name (if available). Name of Site. Version number. Name of institution/organization affiliated with the site (sponsor or publisher), date of resource creation (if available). Medium of publication. Date of access. <URL>.

Felluga, Dino. Guide to Literary and Critical Theory. Purdue U, 28 Nov. 2003. Web. 10 May 2006. <www.purdue.edu>.

Web Site – page

For an individual page on a Web site, list the author or alias if known, followed by the information covered above for entire Web sites. Remember to use n.p. if no publisher name is available and n.d. if no publishing date is given.

"How to Make Vegetarian Chili." eHow.com. eHow, n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2009. <www.ehow.com>.

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_____ Checklist Skills Grade (out of 40)

_____ Rubric Content Grade (out of 60)

_____ TOTAL PAPER GRADE

Checklist for Grading SkillsName _____________________________ Date due __________Date submitted __________Paper was submitted to Turnitin.com ______

_____ (3 points) Mechanics: Cover sheet is present and includes your name, teacher’s name(s), and a thesis

statement Paper is typed and 5 – 7 pages Font is Times New Roman 12 Margins are 1” on all sides Paper has the proper heading and page numbers Receipt from Turnitin.com has been stapled to the back of the paper

_____ (20 points) Parenthetical documentation is formatted correctly._____ (10 points) Citations are intermixed with the writer’s words and not randomly placed in the paper._____ (3 points) The works cited page is formatted correctly._____ (2 points) The research contains a minimum of six sources (at least one print)._____ (2 points) Each source that appears on the works cited page is used in the paper.

Comments:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Senior Research Paper Content RubricDIMENSION LEVEL 4 (85-100) LEVEL 3 (84-75) LEVEL 2 (74-65) LEVEL 1 (64-)

Topic Selection Chooses a thought provoking and relevant topicSearches for answers for well developed questionsClear, specific focus

Topic chosen is relevant, but does not have clear, specific focus; too broad, too limited

Topic chosen is adequate Formulated questions lack focus

Has chosen an appropriate topicCompletely lacks focus

Resources Demonstrates skill and independence in locating a wide variety of resources specific to the assignmentFormat of works cited is correct

Uses acceptable number of resources, although limited in scopeFormat is of works cited is correct

Resources are somewhat appropriate, but are limited in scope and numberSome errors in format of works cited

Uses limited number and variety of resourcesWork cited is improper format

Content Research has a clear, specific purposeResearch insightfully defends the thesis statementDemonstrates mastery of subjectDemonstrates higher level thinking skills

Research has a specific focusResearch is focused to defend the thesis statementDemonstrates good understanding of the subject matterDemonstrates higher thinking skills

Research has some focusResearch addresses the thesis statement, but does not necessarily defend itDemonstrates understanding of subject

Research is largely unfocusedResearch does not adequately address the thesis statement Demonstrates superficial understanding of the topic

Organization Presents information in an organized, logical planHas as exemplary, thought provoking opening and conclusionTransitions from topic to topic and sentence to sentence is smooth and skillful

Presents information in an organized, logical planHas an effective opening and conclusionHas transitions

Presents information in a fairly well-organized plan Has introduction and conclusion

Addresses the topic but lacks organizationHas no clear introduction or conclusion

Comments:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Requirements for the Final Paper SubmissionYour final paper that is submitted in the fourth quarter must be a rewrite of your draft paper written in the first and second quarters and not simply an edited copy of your rough draft. You must do more than simply change a few commas and fix your works cited in order to receive credit for the rewrite. To be eligible for the final rewrite, you must do/have the following:

your rough draft with the teacher’s corrections stapled to it – the grading sheets must be attached

a one-on-one conference with your teacher to discuss your rough draft and take notes on what needs to be fixed

the notes from your conference must be handed in with your final paper the final paper must be submitted to Turnitin.com and the receipt from Turnitin.com must

be attached

If you complete all the above, you are eligible to submit your final paper. You may earn up to twenty (20) points on your rough draft grade based on how well you revise your paper. Let’s say you do a so-so job on your rough draft and receive a 65 for the grade. The most you can get on the rewrite is an 85. If you really push yourself and receive an 80 on the rough draft, you have the ability to earn a 100 based on your revision. If you receive an 85 or higher on your rough draft, the final rewrite is optional for you.

Submitting a paper does not automatically mean that you will receive all 20 points. If you do not do a good job of revising, you may earn minimal or no points at all. Remember, this paper counts as two test grades for the fourth quarter, so you really want to do well!

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