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MLA Examples:

The global debt crisis is having a strong impact on women and children in developing nations (Bronstein 74).

Bronstein contends the global debt crisis is having a strong impact on women and children in developing nations (74).

For electronic sources that have no page number, give the paragraph number (par. 4).

Examples of how to format sources for your works cited list.

Harbord, Janet.  .  Cambridge: Polity, 2007.  Print.

Booth, Wayne C., Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams. . 2nd ed. Chicago: U of Chicago P, 2003. Print.

Shell, Marc, ed. .  Cambridge: Harvard UP, 2002. Print.

. New York: Macmillan, 1997. Print.

McEvoy, Dermot.  "Little Books, Big Success."  30 Oct. 2006: 26-28.  Print.

Piper, Andrew. "Rethinking the Print Object: Goethe and the Book of Everything." 121.1 (2006): 124-38. Print.

Kafka, Ben. "The Demon of Writing: Paperwork: Paperwork, Public Safety, and the Reign of Terror." (2007): 1-24. Print.

Bordo, Susan. "The Moral Content of Nabokov's ." . Ed. Pamela R. Matthews and David McWhirter. Minneapolis: U of Minnesota P, 2003. 125-52. Print.

"Japan." . 2004 ed. Print.

Peterson, Susan. . Susan Peterson, 2002. Web. 24 Jan. 2006. *MLA style no longer requires a URL, unless the site cannot be found without the URL.

*If your instructor requires a URL, include the URL at the end of the entry.

Peterson, Susan. . Susan Peterson, 2002. Web. 24 Jan. 2006.

United States. Environmental Protection Agency. . EPA, 28 Nov. 2006. Web. 24 Jan. 2007.

. History Dept., New York U, 18 Oct. 2000. Web. 6 Jan. 2007.

Yoon, Mina. Home page. Oak Ridge Natl. Laboratory, 28 Dec. 2006. Web. 12 Jan. 2007.

Shiva, Vandana. "Bioethics:  A Third World Issue." . Native Web, n.d. Web. 22 Jan. 2007.

Jenson, Jill D. "It's the Information Age, so Where's the Information?" 52.3 (2004): 107-12. . Web. 2 Feb. 2005.

Belau, Linda. “Trauma and the Material Signifier.” 11: 2 (2001): n. pag. Web. 20 Feb. 2006.

Paulson, Steve. "Buddha on the Brain." Salon Media Group, 27 Nov. 2006. Web. 18 Jan. 2007.

Rubin Joel. "Report Faults Charter School." . Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2005. Web. 24 Jan. 2005.

Szeman, Imre. . Baltimore: John Hopkins UP, 2004.   . Web. 29 Oct. 2008.

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Lesson Plan: Formatting a Research Paper MLA Style

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In this lesson, students will explore research papers in MLA formatting. They will have the opportunity to evaluate existing research papers, format existing research papers, practice citing sources,  and create their own research paper. 

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Loeppert & Stanek -- Biography Research Paper 2024: Home

• Oxford Art Online
• Oxford Music Online
• Biography in Context
• Science in Context
• World / U.S. History in Context

Databases Shown in Class

Databases shown in class:

Use these links if you are  in the school :

1. Oxford Art Online

2.   Oxford Music Online

3. Biography in Context

Extra -- 4. Science in Context

5. World / U.S. History in Context

Use these links if you are  at home :

2. Oxford Music Online

5. World/U.S. History in Context

1st Quarter Project: Biography Research Paper

(200 Summative Points Possible in English and History)

This year will focus on the role that the individual plays in the community.  As you will see in the literary texts we will discuss, a single person can sometimes change the world through their actions.  In history class you will see how an individual who identifies an injustice in the world can sometimes put an end to that injustice.  

The topic of your research paper must focus on a specific cause that you find interesting and an individual who defended that cause.  Since our first semester survey of history in 1 Humanities History ends in the year 1800, your paper’s topic must come from any point in history before the year 1800.  Attached is a list of possible causes and the individuals who championed them.   Your job is to research the social or political situation that the individual encountered in their society and then to explain how the individual changed or attempted to change society.  

GENERAL DUE DATES:  

9/13 Freshman Research Paper introduced and assigned.

9/17-9/20 Class meets in the Central Library for double blocks. 

Source Evaluation/Annotation/Works Cited Page Rough Draft

 The Library Planning packet asks you to assess your sources as you locate them, formulate a claim/thesis statement, a sub claim, and then produce the works cited page.  This will count as a part of the grade for the Works Cited/Annotation of Sources. This will be due at the end of class on the third day we are in the library.

10/7 Final Essay and Works Cited Page Due (200 Points)

RUBRIC: We will use the rubric entitled Freshman Research Rubric A/AEHC 1 to grade your works cited page, and your choice/evaluation of sources. Your Library Planning Packet will also count as annotation of your sources. SOURCES: You must find at least 3 sources to include in your works cited page:  Your sources should be books, scholarly articles or periodicals, most of which you will access through the online databases.  You must use all of your sources in your parenthetical citations.  You may not use any general encyclopedia articles.  Internet sources with no date or author are not valid research sources.  All sources must be approved by Mr. Stanek.

WORKS CITED PAGE: You must have a works cited page that includes all 3 of your sources:  The sources should be formatted in MLA format (wording, spacing, punctuation, indentation). Most of the sources that come from the databases will have a citation in MLA format that you can just copy and paste into your works cited page.  The page must also be typed and formatted in manuscript form (1” margins, 12 point Times New Roman font, spacing, etc.).  If you have more than 3 sources, these must be listed as well.  List the sources in alphabetical order.  Title the page Works Cited  Remember to CHOOSE MLA FORMAT in the sources that offer a citation

RESEARCH PAPER ASSIGNMENT SPECIFICS

Works Cited Page and Evaluation of Sources 

VALUE:  100 Points

RUBRIC:  We will use the rubric entitled Freshman Research Rubric A/AEHC 1 to grade your works cited page, and your choice/evaluation of sources. Your Library Planning Packet will also count as annotation of your sources.   

SOURCES:  You must find at least 3 sources to include in your works cited page:

Your sources should be books, scholarly articles or periodicals, most of which you will access through the online databases. 

You must use all of your sources in your parenthetical citations.

You may not use any general encyclopedia articles.  

Internet sources with no date or author are not valid research sources.  

All sources must be approved by Mr. Stanek.  

WORKS CITED PAGE:  You must have a works cited page that includes all 3 of your sources:

The sources should be formatted in MLA format (wording, spacing, punctuation, indentation).  Most of the sources that come from the databases will have a citation in MLA format that you can just copy and paste into your works cited page.  

The page must also be typed and formatted in manuscript form (1” margins, 12 point Times New Roman font, spacing, etc.).  

If you have more than 3 sources, these must be listed as well.

List the sources in alphabetical order. 

Title the page Works Cited 

Remember to CHOOSE MLA FORMAT in the sources that offer a citation

The Research Paper Essay

RUBRIC:  We will use the rubric entitled Freshman Research Rubric Claim/Sub-Claim/Evidence/AEHC 2 to grade your research paper. 

LENGTH:  3-4 pages typed in 12 point Times New Roman font, double spaced.  These 3-4 pages do NOT include the works cited page

CLAIM/ SUBCLAIM: Your claim/ thesis statement should clearly state that the individual changed their society in a specific way.  The sub claim in the second body paragraph should then clearly explain how the individual was able to change their society in a specific way.  See the attached writing checklist for specific information regarding the organization and content of the essay.  

REASONING/EVIDENCE: Your analysis should support the sub claim through facts, ideas, and direct quotations that come from your 3 sources.  

PARENTHETICAL/IN-TEXT  CITATIONS:  Since there are at least 3 sources in your works cited page, there should be a minimum of 3 parenthetical citations in your paper.  You must cite all direct quotations, paraphrased information, statistics, or any other ideas that are not your own.  

ESSAY WRITING INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENT/STRUCTURE:   (Please note that the sentence counts below serve just as guidelines—you can compose more or fewer at your discretion)

Introduction:  This paragraph should include:

"Grabber/Lead” Sentence:  A sentence that gets our attention and makes us want to read your essay.

Background Information (2-3 sentences briefly introducing the cause and individual)

The Thesis Statement (Underlined):  1 sentence that tells the reader what the essay will prove.  (Hint:  The thesis should state that the individual changed her or his society in a specific way)

The Organizational Statement:  1-2 sentences that tell the reader how the essay will be organized.  (Hint:  This is where you provide the layout for your essay, a “roadmap”) 

Transition Sentence--1 sentence that provides a clear transition to the content in the next paragraph (Hint:  refer to the next topic to be discussed—the society that the individual lived in)

Style Reminder: Do not refer directly to your essay and do not use 1st or 2nd person point-of-view. i.e. Do not write:  “In the next paragraph I will talk about…” or “the thesis of the paper is…”  

Body Paragraph One:  This paragraph should present the individual’s society and include:

Topic Sentence:  1 sentence that clearly introduces the focus of the paragraph (Hint:  refer to the society that the individual lived in)

Description of the individual’s society:  In order to appreciate how the individual changed her or his society, first establish what the society was like.   In 5-6 sentences, describe the society, providing any pertinent details that relate to the thesis.  What was wrong with the society? What did the individual want to change?  This is where you will establish what the individual would have encountered socially, politically, and/or artistically in society.

Choice of Quotations:  Provide quotations that clearly support the reasoning

Analysis of Quotations: 1-2 sentences that clearly connect the quotations to the reasoning.  

Parenthetical Citations:  Remember that you need to cite any ideas that are not yours.  All quotes or paraphrase/ideas should be cited in manuscript form and correctly punctuated.

Transition Sentence--1 sentence that provides a clear transition to the content in the next paragraph (Hint:  refer to the next topic to be discussed—how the individual attempted to change her or his society)

Style Reminder: Do not refer directly to your essay and do not use 1st or 2nd person point-of-view. i.e. Do not write:  “This paragraph will be about…” or “in the next paragraph you will learn  about…”  

Body Paragraph Two:  This paragraph should explain ONE of the ways the individual changed society:

Topic Sentence:  State Sub claim here.  This sub claim (1 sentence) presents one of the ways the individual changed society.  

Reasoning/Evidence of Research: In 5-6 sentences explain how the individual changed their society, presenting 3 or more facts/ideas that come from your research 

Parenthetical Citations:  All quotes or paraphrase/ideas should be cited in manuscript form and correctly punctuated.

Transition Sentence--1 sentence that provides a clear transition to the content in the next paragraph 

Style Reminder: Do not refer directly to your essay and do not use 1st or 2nd person point-of-view. i.e. Do not write:  “The sub claim is…” or “in the next paragraph I will talk about…”  

Conclusion:  

Topic Sentence:  1 sentence that states the importance/relevance of your individual to their society and to the modern world.

Concluding Analysis: 3-4 sentences that explain the results of your individual’s work in their society. How is their society different as a result of their work? 

Concluding Analysis: 3-4 sentences that briefly discuss the overall relevance/importance of your topic to the modern world.

Parenthetical Citation: Be sure to include a parenthetical citation for any direct quote or paraphrase used.

Concluding Sentences: 1-2 sentences that present the implications of your cause and figure for the future

Style Reminder: Do not refer directly to your essay and do not use 1st or 2nd person point-of-view. i.e. Do not write “In conclusion” or “I hope you enjoyed reading my essay…”

MECHANICS:  

Minimal Grammatical Errors:   (3rd person point-of-view, correct grammar, spelling)

Correct Heading:  single spaced on page 1 in the upper right hand corner:

William Wildkit

1 Humanities, Blocks Two-Three

Ms. Loeppert and Mr. Stanek

October 1, 2024  

Manuscript Form: (12 point Times New Roman font, double spacing, page numbers centered at bottom, starting on page 2 )

Parenthetical Citations: At least 3 separate, direct quotations with parenthetical citations—each from a different source.

Parenthetical Citations: Each citation is in manuscript form and correctly punctuated/integrated into the text. 

1st Quarter Project Topics: Individuals and their Causes

Alexander the Great Ashoka- emperor Boudicca-queen who revolted against the Romans Charlemagne-emperor Christopher Columbus Empress Theodora/Byzantium Genghis Khan-Mongol leader Hannibal Henry IV (France)- King Joan of Arc Julius Caesar Justinian- Roman emperor Leif Ericsson Louis XIV-King of France Mehmet II- Turkish sultan Napoleon Bonaparte Philip II- emperor Saladin-Turkish general during the Crusades The Kahina-queen,military and religious leader in N.Africa William the Conqueror	Akenaten (Amenhotep IV) Alfred the Great Catherine d’ Medici- queen of France Catherine the Great Charlotte Corday (assassin) Cleisthenes- Athenian leader Cleopatra-Egyptian queen Eleanor of Aquitaine Hatsheput Isabella of Castile Lorenzo de Medici Mansa Musa- African leader Metternich- Austrian politician Nefertiti Pericles- Athenian leader Queen Elizabeth I Simon d’Monfort Solon-Athenian lawmaker Toussaint L’Ouverture-leader of slave revolt Zenobia of Palmyra-Syrian queen who revolted against the Romans	Charles Darwin-scientist Copernicus-scientist Galileo-scientist Hypatia-Egyptian female scientist and teacher Leeuwenhoek- scientist, inventor Leonardo da Vinci Michael Servetus-scientist, Humanist, theologian Newton-scientist Pythagoras Thales of Miletus-philosopher Vesalius-scientist	Aicha al-Manubyyia/Lella Moanoubia-female Sufi religious teacher in N.Africa Augustine Bartholemew de las Casas Dona Beatriz Kimpa Vita Nsimba-Prophetess and founder of Christian sect in Kongo, Africa Francis of Asissi Helen (mother of Constantine) Hildegarde of Bingen Ignatius Loyola- religious leader Jesus of Nazareth John Calvin John Wycliffe-religious reformer Julian of Norwich Khadija bint Khuwaylid (wife of Muhammad) Martin Luther- religious leader Moses Maimonedes Moses- religious leader Muhammad Paul of Tarsus-religious leader Siddhartha Guatama- founder of Buddhism Tomas Torqemada
Aguissola-female painter Beethoven Donatello Gentileschi-female painter J.S. Bach Michelangelo Palestrina- musician Raphael W.A. Mozart	Castiglione Geoffrey of Monmouth Ibn Battuta Isabella d’Este Jane Austen Machiavelli Olympe de Gouges-female writer Petrarch-Renaissance writer Thucydides- Greek historian William Blake William Shakespeare	Adam Smith-philosopher Aristotle- philosopher Confucius-philosopher Ibn-Sina (Avicenna)- philosopher J.J. Rousseau- philosopher J.S. Mill-philosopher Karl Marx Lao Tzu-philosopher Michel de Montaigne Sappho Socrates-philosopher Voltaire-philosopher

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There is NO escape from the research paper!

However, your homeschooler can feel equipped and empowered to produce a powerful and interesting paper- and be ready to ace Freshman Composition when the time comes.

What you need is no-busywork, friendly-toned research paper curriculum for high school.

Research papers are a necessary of homeschool education. Young people need to be able to capture and organize ideas, communicate with written words, and create citations and reference pages.

This 38-page downloadable pdf guide by Allison Thorp will lead your student through the research paper process from topic choice through final draft, culminating in an MLA style paper with proper citations.  The process is broken down into manageable sections with lots of advice and direction for each.  MLA Research Paper Writing Guide teaches necessary skills with no unnecessary busywork.

This guide is adaptable for grades 7-12 and for papers of various lengths. 

Included in the guide are:

• helpful tips for the teacher
• suggested schedules
• sample grading rubric

Using this research paper curriculum for high school with our own students and hundreds in our local homeschool community over the years, we have seen success with writers of every variety.

From those who love to write, to those who cry, “I don’t know know what to write!” Allison’s friendly, easy-to-follow steps of instruction and the manageable pieces into which she breaks the research writing process result in papers completed and students encouraged.

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