6th Grade Research Paper - Mr. Hare's Classroom



6th Grade Research Paper

The purpose of this assignment is for you to learn about a topic that will not be covered in class in great detail. You should choose something you are interested in as the assignment is meant for your enjoyment. In the following packet you will find all of the required components that you will need to complete for a successful research paper.

If your chosen subject was on a country or region your paper should include information on the following:

• Geography and Climate

• Culture- Dress. Cuisine, Traditions

• History

• Government

• Language

• Famous People

If your chosen subject was on a specific location (e.g. Forbidden City) your paper should include information on the following:

• Location

• Historical Significance (Importance)

• Residents (who lived there)

• Why was it built?

• Present Use

WHAT SHOULD MY RESEARCH PAPER LOOK LIKE?

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|Title Page |Typed Outline |1st Page (includes intro |2nd page |

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|Pages 3-4 (optional, but no more|An illustration/picture tied to |Works Cited |Works Cited (if necessary) |

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Research papers should consist of:

• Title Page

• Typed Outline

• Body of paper is at least 2 full pages typed, but no more than 4 typed pages

• Your name, and page number in the heading (upper right hand corner) on each page

• One illustration/graphic related to topic

• Work Cited page (with at least 3 required resources in alphabetical order)

Word Processing Guidelines:

• 12 point font size

• Font: Times New Roman

• Double Spaced

• No extra spaces between paragraphs (only hit return/enter once)

• Paper does not conclude with “the End” nor does it contain “No-No” words – see list near the end of this packet

• Your paper should be saved in your Google Drive & labeled “First Initial.Last Name Research Paper”

WORKS CITED FORMS

Book: Works Cited Form (REQUIRED)

Source #: _________

Author: ______________________________________________

Editor: _______________________________________________

Title: ________________________________________________

City of Publication: ______________________________________

Name of Publisher: ______________________________________

Copyright Date: ________________________________________

Book: Works Cited Form (REQUIRED)

Source #: _________

Author: ______________________________________________

Editor: _______________________________________________

Title: ________________________________________________

City of Publication: ______________________________________

Name of Publisher: ______________________________________

Copyright Date: ________________________________________

Internet: Works Cited Form (REQUIRED)

Source #: _________

Author: ______________________________________________

Editor: ______________________________________________

Title: ________________________________________________

Date of Publication: ______________________________________

Date of Access: ______________________________________

URL (web address): ______________________________________

SAMPLE OUTLINE

Title/Subject: _____________________________________________________

I. (Introductory Sentence)

a. (Detail)

b. (Detail)

c. (Detail)

d. (Closing/Transition Sentence)

II. (Transition/Topic Sentence I)

a. (Detail)

b. (Detail)

c. (Detail)

d. (Closing/Transition Sentence)

III. (Transition/Topic Sentence 2)

a. (Detail)

b. (Detail)

c. (Detail)

d. (Closing/Transition Sentence)

IV. (Transition/Topic Sentence 3)

a. (Detail)

b. (Detail)

c. (Detail)

d. (Closing/Transition Sentence)

V. (Transition/Topic Sentence 4)

a. (Detail)

b. (Detail)

c. (Detail)

d. (Closing/Transition Sentence)

VI. (Transition/Topic Sentence for the Conclusion)

a. (Detail)

b. (Detail)

c. (Detail)

d. (Closing Sentence – what will you leave with the reader to think about?)

“No-No” WORDS FOR FORMAL WRITING

As you edit your paper, circle any of these words – if you find them in your paper – and make sure to change and replace them for the final copy. Add a tally mark(s) to the words/phrases you found – and then be sure to change them!

| |Me | |This paper is about… |

| |I | |Here is some information on… |

| |You | |Don’t you want to read about… |

| |In this paragraph I will… | |I hope you enjoyed my paper… |

| |Let’s read on to find out… | |I tried to tell you… |

| |My paper is about… | |And that was my paper… |

| |My story is about…. | |The End |

| |Let me tell you about…. | |We |

Remember, in a research paper:

• No feelings or opinions should be expressed (i.e. Annie Oakley was awesome; or, Annie Oakley was the greatest women to ever shoot a rifle.)

• No pronouns (I, me, you, we, etc.)

EVALUATION

Content: Organization & Ideas

|Proper title page |E A B C D F |

|Outline in correct format |E A B C D F |

|Opening paragraph introduced the topic |E A B C D F |

|Facts are stated in your own words |E A B C D F |

|Topic sentences include the main idea |E A B C D F |

|Details in paragraphs support main idea |E A B C D F |

|Paper highlights IMPACT |E A B C D F |

|Concluding paragraphs sums up report |E A B C D F |

Grammar, Mechanics & Word Choice

|Avoids “No-No” words |E A B C D F |

|Uses paragraphs, indents |E A B C D F |

|Uses variety of sentence lengths |E A B C D F |

|Starts sentences with a variety of words |E A B E D F |

|No spelling errors |E A B C D F |

|Capitalized and punctuated correctly |E A B C D F |

|Works cited in correct format |E A B C D F |

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