The students received the requirements for the research paper today. It must be signed by a parent/guardian and returned to me. Students will receive zeroes for every assignment they turn in until I receive the signed document. To receive credit on research paper assignments, the document must be returned by 4/16.
Literary Research Paper
Throughout the year we have read a variety of interesting works. Each work contains many different themes, ideas, and questions that can be analyzed further outside of the work. Over the next 6 weeks you will put together a research paper based on one of the works we have studied this year. We will spend several days each week devoting our time to the research and writing process. The days we spend in class will be used for the current work we are analyzing.
You are to use the time given you to research a concept from the work of your choice, formulate a thesis, gather sources to support it, and craft a thoughtful argument proving your thesis.
The paper will be broken up into several parts. The requirements are as follows:
Thesis statement 10pts Due 4/16
List of sources
(at least 4) 10pts Due 5/6
Outline 10pts Due 5/9
Rough Draft
(4-6 pages) 20pts Due 5/16
Final Draft:
Typed
Times New Roman
Font 12
Double Spaced
4-6 pages
MLA citations for all sources
All sources quoted at least once
No 1st person
100pts Due 5/23
Works Cited Page
Typed
Correct MLA format
Attached to final copy
At least 4 sources
50pts Due 5/23
Total 200pts
This grade will account for approximately ½ of your 4th marking period grade. You must follow the requirements EXACTLY. A late paper will be accepted for ½ credit, NO EXCEPTIONS! If you are absent the day the paper is due you will receive ½ credit.
Emailing your paper is NOT ACCEPTABLE.
All sources must be acceptable. NO SPARKNOTES! Scholarly articles, criticisms, and journals only. All websites must be either .edu, .org., or .gov.
Use your time in the library wisely. It is not social hour. If you are not working, you will be sent out. It is up to you to make the most of it. I will be available for help and/or questions. Do not come to me the week the paper is due and tell me you don’t understand what we are supposed to be doing.
If you understand these expectations, please sign where indicated.
Student____________________________________
Parent/Guardian________________________________________
Works to choose from:
Oedipus the King
A Doll House
Beowulf
The Legend of King Arthur
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
The Canterbury Tales
Macbeth
The students also received the following project assignment, which is due Wednesday 4/16.
Macbeth projects-30pts
Poster-Make a movie poster for Macbeth. It must include images depicting character(s)/theme(s).
Collage-Create a collage of images related to Macbeth and the themes of the play. There must be a mixture of modern and historical images.
Soundtrack-Create a soundtrack for Macbeth. Use the music of today to tell the story. You must find at least 10 songs for the CD. Each song requires an explanation as to how it relates to the story and/or themes. You must also design the CD case.
Acting-Choose a scene to recreate from the play. You are to rewrite it to fit any style you like. It must depict the characters and themes accurately. It can be filmed ahead of time. I will collect the script.
Soliloquy-You are to choose a soliloquy to present. You must accurately portray the emotions of the character. You must also rewrite it in your own words and present it a second time.
