Overview
Write a 1000 word (4 typed pages) research essay on the topic you chose last week. This will be the research project that you began last week with your annotated bibliography and outline. Review that here Research: Annotated bibliography and outline. Review information on MLA citation
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Review a sample MLA research paper here
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Your paper must have in-text citations
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and a works cited page
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. **Remember that your works cited list is NOT the same as your annotated bibliography. Your works cited list will only include citations (no annotations) for the sources you actually cite within your essay.** A works cited page is different from a bibliography in this way. A bibliography (or works consulted page) may list sources that you read and consulted, but didn't actually cite in the body of your essay. A works cited page will not include any sources that you didn't cite.
An essay WITHOUT these elements will be given a zero because this is the final essay to check for mastery of the main objective of this course.
Read about conducting literary research
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I am going to provide the outline that I had already submitted along with the feedback and suggestions my professor gave me in order to earn a perfect grade, since I need a perfect grade to pass the class.
my teacher response to the outline:
This is an interesting start, but I have some questions about your sources. Did you read the book Over Her Dead Body for this project? The idea for this project is to use academic journal articles since that is more realistic than reading multiple books. If you haven't read this book, it shouldn't appear as a source on your bibliography or works cited
Remember you need eight sources for your annotated bibliography. Be sure you have at least three sources from academic database sources. Annotations need to include a summary of source as well as an indication of how you might use it in your essay.
This essay should make specific connections between your research and the story in each body paragraph. You will need supporting details from both in each body paragraph.
Parts of this sound AI-generated. Beyond the fact that this is an academic integrity issue, I would never use AI for research because it tends to make up sources and quotes.
*ADDITIONAL Recommendations *:Chapter 32: The Literary Research Paper
Read Chapter 32 on the Literary Research Paper in your textbook, starting on page 1132.
- Finding Sources
- Evaluating Sources And Taking Notes
Visit HCC Library and/or Google Scholar and beginAcademic Database Sources
Your essay must include research from at least three sources located through academic databases. This includes academic journals and books. You will not include sources like Wikipedia, Gradesaver, blogs, etc.
In addition to the section in your textbook on evaluating sources, there is useful information here.If you start from Google Scholar or the HCC
Library, the evaluation of your sources will be fairly easy. The sources you find this way should be credible.
One thing to still look at would be date of publication. It is best to find sources that are as recent as possible.Once you've found at least eight sources that you think you might use in your essay, you will complete an annotated bibliography on your sources.
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent and Focus | 25 ptsThesis clearly addresses one of topics provided. Strong, rich, supporting details and examples that prove thesis. A meaningful conclusion explaining the significance of the topic.20 ptsClear thesis that addresses one of the topics provided. Specific supporting details are present. A clear conclusion addressing the significance of the topic. 15 ptsClear thesis that addresses one of the topics provided. Generalized supporting details that prove thesis. Conclusion tends to summarize research.10 ptsUnclear thesis, doesn’t address one of provided topics. Inadequate or missing supporting details | 25 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization | 25 ptsStrong introduction and conclusion Consistent and coherent logical progression Uses clear and skillful transitions20 ptsClear introduction and conclusion Illustrates some consistency and shows some logical progression Uses clear transitions 15 ptsIntroduction and conclusion is present but not clear Shows some attempt of consistency and order Paper shows attempt of transitions between paragraphs10 ptsUnable to clearly identify introduction and conclusion Lack of consistency and order Paper shows little or no attempt of transition between paragraphs | 25 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStyle | 25 ptsWritten in formal language Elaborate and colorful language Consistently strong and varied sentence structure Direct quotes support student’s ideas Paper written in student’s own words20 ptsMajority of paper written in formal language Language appropriate to topic Words convey intended message Direct quotes support student’s ideas Paper written in student’s own words 15 ptsSome use of formal language recognized; informal language is dominant Most language is appropriate to topic Able to get vague idea of message Paper written in student’s own words10 ptsPaper frequently uses informal language Language is not appropriate to topic Message is unclear Majority of paper is plagiarized | 25 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources/Format | 25 ptsFollows MLA guidelines: Uses at least two outside sources from the library database All parenthetical documentation in MLA format Works cited page in MLA format All researched info is documented Internal sources and works cited list match20 ptsFollows MLA Guidelines with few exceptions: Uses at least two outside sources from library database Few errors noted in parenthetical documentation Majority of works cited is in proper MLA format Most research info is documented Most of internal citations and works cited list match 15 ptsInconsistent use of MLA style guidelines At least two outside sources from library database Majority of parenthetical documentation incorrect Random MLA documentation Rarely documents sources10 ptsFails to follow MLA style guidelines Fewer than two outside sources from library database Works cited page not understandable Internal documentation missing | 25 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConventions | 25 ptsSuperior editing. Rarely makes errors in the following areas: Spelling and mechanics Correct usage and grammar20 ptsCareful editing. Makes few errors in the following areas: Spelling and mechanics Correct usage and grammar 15 ptsSome evidence of editing Frequent spelling and grammatical errors10 ptsPoor editing: Spelling and grammatical errors make it difficult to read paper | 25 pts |