Each student is required to write a research paper for US Government class. This assignment is worth 20% of your semester grade.
Step 1: Formative Research Paper Assessment
- Formative Research Paper Assessment Handout
- Upload to Turnitin.com
- Class ID 10863976
- Password = vote
- Formative Research Paper Rubric
Step 2: Choosing a Research Topic
- SIRS Leading Issues to choose a topic
Step 3: Background Research
- SIRS data base to do background research - log-on and password = jimmy
- Background Research Organizer
- Writing a Summary
Step 4: Writing A Claim
Step 5: Research: Finding Evidence to Support the Claim
- How to Make Source Cards and Note Cards Slideshow (pptx)
- Download Research Paper Index Cards from Google Classroom (vmzwrw)
- Research Paper - Frequently Asked Questions
Step 6: Making an Outline
- Traditional Argumentative Research Paper Outline
- 3 Reason Graphic Organizer for Essay
- English Argumentative Outline
Step 7: Writing An Introduction
Step 8: Writing Strong Body Paragraphs
- How is making a delicious sandwich like writing strong body paragraphs? Slideshow
- Doing intext citations - “To the left to the left” - Handout
Step 9: Finishing the Rough Draft
Step 10: Writing the Final Draft