Sixth Grade Research Paper



First Name Last Name

Mr. Curcio

English 10, Period

7 February 2013

Title

Remember:

• Font size: 12 pt.

• Font: Times New Roman or Arial

• Double Spaced

iSearch RESEARCH PAPER Rough Draft GRADE SHEET

Topic Proposal: _____ (10 pts – 200 words, signed by you, parent, and myself)

_____ +5 BONUS if you present proposal to class

Note Cards: _____ (30 points – 15 cards x 2 pt/card)

_____ +5 BONUS if on time

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Sub Topics/Web of Ideas: _____ (10 pts) _____ _____ _____

(Note cards need to categorized by subtopic and organized within subtopics)

Works Cited Required Forms: _____ (50 pts – 10 pts each) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

Annotated Bibliography will be added later during writing process OR after paper is written. Not required at this point in time.

Materials Brought to Class: _____ (10 pts) __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Typed Outline: _____ (10 pts)

Rough Draft Parent Signature: _____ (10 pts) Signature:_____________________________

_____ +10 BONUS if you meet with Mr. Curcio for tutoring session (period 2, 3, 8, or after school by appointment)

Rough Draft Dissection/Editing _____ (20 pts)

Total: _____ (150 POINTS)

SEQUENCE & FLOW OF THE RESEARCH PAPER

WHAT SHOULD MY RESEARCH PAPER LOOK LIKE?

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|Pages 4-5 |Annotated Bibliography |Annotated Bibliography | |

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Research papers should consist of:

• Proper Heading upper left, Title centered, and Last Name pg# top right each page

• Body of paper is at least 3 full pages typed, but no more than 5 typed pages

• Work Cited page (with at least 5 required resources in alphabetical order)

Word Processing Guidelines:

• 12 point font size

• Font: Times New Roman or Arial

• 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 Novell folder on the school’s server in a file folder labeled “Research Paper”

WORKS CITED FORMS

Book: Works Cited Form (REQUIRED)

Source #: _________

Author: ______________________________________________

Editor: _______________________________________________

Title: ________________________________________________

City of Publication: ______________________________________

Name of Publisher: ______________________________________

Copyright Date: ________________________________________

MLA:

Book: Works Cited Form (REQUIRED)

Source #: _________

Author: ______________________________________________

Editor: _______________________________________________

Title: ________________________________________________

City of Publication: ______________________________________

Name of Publisher: ______________________________________

Copyright Date: ________________________________________

MLA:

WORKS CITED FORMS (CONTINUED)

Internet: Works Cited Form (REQUIRED)

Source #: _________

Author: ______________________________________________

Editor: ______________________________________________

Title: ________________________________________________

Date of Publication: ______________________________________

Date of Access: ______________________________________

URL (web address): ______________________________________

MLA:

Internet: Works Cited Form (REQUIRED)

Source #: _________

Author: ______________________________________________

Editor: ______________________________________________

Title: ________________________________________________

Date of Publication: ______________________________________

Date of Access: ______________________________________

URL (web address): ______________________________________

MLA:

WORKS CITED FORM (CONTINUED)

__________________(Your Choice): Works Cited Form (REQUIRED)

Source #: _________

Author: ______________________________________________

Editor: _______________________________________________

Source Title: ___________________________________________

Title of Article: _________________________________________

City of Publication: ______________________________________

Name of Publisher: ______________________________________

Copyright Date: ________________________________________

Edition: __________________ Volume: ___________________

Date of Access: _______________________

URL (web address): ___________________________________________

MLA:

____________________: Works Cited Form (EXTRA)

Source #: _________

Author: ______________________________________________

Editor: _______________________________________________

Source Title: ___________________________________________

Title of Article: _________________________________________

City of Publication: ______________________________________

Name of Publisher: ______________________________________

Copyright Date: ________________________________________

Edition: __________________ Volume: ___________________

Date of Access: _______________________

URL (web address): ___________________________________________

Use additional works cited form worksheets, if needed.

SAMPLE NOTE CARD

Informational notes taken on note cards need to be written in YOUR OWN WORDS (which is paraphrasing) and each note card should contain only one idea/complete thought.

WEB OF IDEAS

TOPIC PROPOSAL

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SAMPLE OUTLINE

Title/Subject: _____________________________________________________

Thesis Statement : ________________________________________________

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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!

|very |In this paragraph I will… |a lot |This paper is about… |

|Well, |Let’s read on to find out… |good |Here is some information on… |

|So, |My paper is about… |many |Don’t you want to read about… |

|First, |My story is about…. |really |I hope you enjoyed my paper… |

|Second, |Let me tell you about…. |stuff |I tried to tell you… |

|Third, |Lastly, |lots |And that was my paper… |

|Also, |Finally, |nice |The End |

|And also, |In conclusion, |thing(s) |As mentioned above… |

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.)

AUTHOR’S EDIT & EVALUATION

1 = Not Yet; 2 = Emerging; 3 = Developing; 4 = Maturing; 5 = WOW! Strong

Content: Organization & Ideas

|Proper title page |1 2 3 4 5 |

|Outline in correct format |1 2 3 4 5 |

|Opening paragraph introduced the topic |1 2 3 4 5 |

|Facts are stated in your own words |1 2 3 4 5 |

|Topic sentences include the main idea |1 2 3 4 5 |

|Details in paragraphs support main idea |1 2 3 4 5 |

|Paper highlights topic proposal |1 2 3 4 5 |

|Concluding paragraphs sums up report |1 2 3 4 5 |

Grammar, Mechanics & Word Choice

|Avoids “No-No” words |1 2 3 4 5 |

|Uses paragraphs, indents |1 2 3 4 5 |

|Uses variety of sentence lengths |1 2 3 4 5 |

|Starts sentences with a variety of words |1 2 3 4 5 |

|No spelling errors |1 2 3 4 5 |

|Capitalized and punctuated correctly |1 2 3 4 5 |

|Works cited in correct format |1 2 3 4 5 |

RESEARCH PAPER CALENDAR & DUE DATES

January - February 2013

|Monday |Tuesday |Wednesday |Thursday |Friday |

|1/14 |1/15 |1/16 |1/17 |1/18 |

| | |Topic Proposal signed by |- Sub Topics & Web of | |

| | |you, Parent, and myself |Ideas | |

| | |DUE | | |

|1/21 |1/22 |1/23 |1/24 |1/25 |

|- Rough Draft of Outline |Research |Research |Research |- Note cards due (Total: |

| | | | |15) |

|1/28 |1/29 |1/30 |1/31 |2/1 |

|- Works Cited Forms |Writing |Writing/Editing |Writing/Editing |Writing/Editing |

|Completed (in packet & | | | | |

|rough draft on paper ) | | | | |

|2/4 |2/5 |2/6 |2/7 |2/8 |

|- Written/Typed Rough |Final Draft Typing |Final Draft Typing |- Final Draft Due | |

|Draft due signed by | | | | |

|Parent, Student, and you | | | | |

|WITH edits | | | | |

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TOPIC

SUBTOPIC #1

SUBTOPIC #2

SUBTOPIC #3

Topic Selection/

Proposal with Parent Signature

Sub Topics

Outline Rough Draft

Research:

Note Cards

(Total: 15)

Parent Edit with Signature & Student Edit with Signature

Write or Type First Draft

Works Cited Forms

Typed Outline

(should be different than rough draft based on research)

Turn in Final Draft

Final Edit & Revise

Format & Type Final Paper

(written paper will not be accepted)

Edit/ Paper Dissection

Pick Top 10

Type Topic Proposal and get signed

5 Required forms (& any add’l forms in packet)

Complete Web of Ideas

Headings, Title, Double Spaced

Must be at least 2 full typed pages & Works Cited

Will be graded based on the iSearch Rubric out of 150 points

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First Last

Page 10/www…

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“Matthew Henson was born in Maryland in 1866, just after the Civil

War.” His parents were poor farmers.

Early Life

After you have all 15 note cards you will separate them into subtopics; write the subtopic title here

Write your notes here (reminder: all basic notes must be written in YOUR OWN WORDS and QUOTES must be in quotes

Write the source number here (from your packet )

Write your name (first & last) in the upper left-hand corner of the note card

Write the page number/URL from the source you found this information here

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