Freshman Research Paper Materials

Here's the main packet, which includes how to format an outline: Main packet

Here's a link to how to write a thesis statement: How to Write a Thesis Statement

Here's a link to outline examples: Outline Examples. Remember, the purpose of your outline is to organize the information you've collected. It is the blueprint for your paper. Figure out: What are my main categories of information? How do I want to arrange these categories? Which pieces of information go in which categories? Use one of the examples as a template for your own outline.

Here's a graphic organizer for your outline. Keep in mind, your research paper will have more than three body paragraphs (so you will have to add to the organizer. Outline graphic organizer

Here's a link to MLA format, which includes how-tos on in-text citation, works cited, long-quote format, and general formatting help: MLA Format (Including Works Cited)

Here's a link on different ways to insert quotes: Quote Insertion

Here's a link on how to write an introduction: How to Write an Introduction

Here's a link on how to write a conclusion: How to Write a Conclusion

Here's a link to a gif of an artic fox (because why not?) Artic Fox

Evidence-Based Argumentation Prezi

Here's a link to the prezi on evidence-based argumentation. Evidence-Based Argumentation

Welcome!

Welcome!

CMP and Syllabus

Here's the link to the CMP and syllabus: Freshman CMP and syllabus

Link to Book Presentations

Here's a link to the book presentation project:Book Presentation Assignment

Research Paper Materials

Here's a link to the research paper packet. Research Paper Packet
This packet includes your deadlines, instructions, and a space to work out the components of your paper.
Make a copy of this packet and include it in your research folder. Name the folder with your last name and "research folder" and share it with Ms. Desai and Ms. Hall.

Here's a link to a sample paper in MLA format (minus the works cited page). Sample MLA format

Aaaand... here's a link to MLA basics Prezi on MLA basics

Here's a link to how to determine reliable sources: How to choose a source

Here's a link to the note organizer. Use this for your notes, so that you can easily refer to them, find citation information, and paraphrase or quote your material. Make a copy and save it in your folder. (The table expands to fit whatever you type or copy into it.) Note Organizer

Here's a link to the thesis statement generator. Thesis Statement Generator

Here are some sample outlines: Outline Samples

While You Were Away at FFA

Thursday: We read through page 84 in Night.