this is a research paper that uses Peer reviewed papers Published in an academic journal.
Guidelines
1. Abstract succinctly summarizes argument. The abstract should be italicized at the start of the paper.
2. Following the abstract, one or two paragraphs to introduce the topic and its importance.
3. The next 4-5 pages discuss the previous scholarship of the topic, insert your revised and updated Lit Review here. Be sure that youve addressed all the corrections/suggestions that you received on it earlier.
4.In the paragraph after the Lit Review where you have reviewed significant scholarship of your topic you must assert your own thesis. This must on page 5 or6
5. Transition into your argument, which should be about 10 pages of the 15-page total. The
paper must clearly, succinctly demonstrate how primary sources shaped your argument.
Note: 15 pages does not include the Works Cited.
6. Your conclusion must summarize the significant evidence that you present in support of
your argument.
7. Works Cited: Beginning on page 341 of In Conversation the authors begin a section on
MLA citations. On page 370 they have included a sample essay in MLA style. (It is a
shorter paper than you are required to write.) The most helpful component of it for you is
that it contains examples of citations, block quotations, and a Works Cited. All these will
be helpful for you. In a slight variation of the Works Cited, you should divide yours into
two sections: Primary Sources & Secondary Sources.
Below is the rubric I will use to evaluate your paper.
Rubric
1-Does not meet minimal standards 2-Below Average 3-Average 4-Above Average 5-Excellent
Contains abstract and introduction that succinctly discusses the significance of topic.
5 4 3 2 1
Lit Review demonstrates understanding of relevant scholarship.
5 4 3 2 1
Uses coherent analytical arguments substantiated by relevant primary and secondary source materials.
5 4 3 2 1
Conclusions summarizes significant evidence presented in the body of the paper.
5 4 3 2 1
Citations and Works Cited follow the Modern Language Association (MLA) formatting guidelines.
5 4 3 2 1
Paper is well written and relatively free of grammatical errors and is free of commonly made mistakes. See Last
Minute Checklist (below)
5 4 3 2 1
Last Minute Checklist:
___ all grammar and spelling warnings corrected
___ pages numbered
___ capitalization and other prose is consistent throughout the paper (eg do not use Senator
Douglas and Sen. Douglas)
___ block quotations formatted properly
___ 12 point Times New Roman, throughout the paper
___ one inch margins
___ no contractions were used
___ no first person was used
5 sources are used for the literature review
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