(Edited: 11.25.07) RESEARCH PAPER SCHEDULE (click on link for details on each step)
Completed by: __________________________________ English I-_____

1. This step-by-step process is more important than the final paper itself--process = 60% of grade (120 pts); final paper = 40% of grade (80 pts).
2. Complete each step after class discussion and by the due date listed below. We will be beginning each assignment in class; you will most likely have to finish each assignment as homework.
3. Every assignment must be in envelope with this first-page schedule. (I do NOT accept loose work.) HOLD ON to this paper--it is proof that you handed assignments in on time. Lost schedule = lost points.
4. Your final paper must be typed, at least three full pages, but not more than five, DS, Times New Roman, font size 12. It must be presented in MLA style (explained later). Your works cited (old bibliography) will be on a separate (4th) page.

Assignment Date discussed in class Due Date Date Submitted Teacher Visa Teacher Comments/Instructions

Step 1- Topic, thesis statement (approved by Mr. Miller), practice bibliography, questions & peer checksheet 1 (completed by classmate)

11.28/29 11.30      
Step 2-Information search; four resources (will do a tour of library on this day) & peer checksheet 2 11.30 & 12.3/4 12.5/6      
Step 3- Bibliography & peer checksheet 3 12.5/6 12.7     LEAVE ENVELOPES IN MY CLASSROOM OVER THE BREAK!
Step 4- Topic outline 1.7/8 1.9/10      
Step 5a- Support info. (1st 5) 1.9/10 1.11      
Step 5b- Support info. (2nd 5) 1.11 1.14/15      

Step 6- Complete first page (at least to the end of the 1st paragraph)
EXTRA CREDIT: 5 pts if step 7 handed in by this date (with signatures)

1.14.15 1.16/17      

Step 7- First Draft--read and signed (and corrected) by another student and parent.
See hand-in order.

1.16/17

1.18
Choir: before you leave

     
Step 8- Works cited page 1.18

1.22/23
Prayer Conf.:
before you leave

     
Step 9- Edited first draft (if needed) (not compulsory) See hand-in order. --

1.30/31

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Step 10- FINAL DRAFT including completed checksheet. See hand-in order.

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2.6/7

   

2.8= 10% off;
2.11/12= 1/2 credit;
2.13/14 & beyond= 0/200