Research Paper using MLA Style

Grade Distribution & Scale

writing plan is attached

Research Paper using MLA Style (50 % of Course Grade)

The production of this
research paper is the primary focus of this course. Half of your course grade
relates to the components of the paper and the paper itself. The paper will need
to be a minimum of 4 full pages and a maximum of 9 pages in
standard class format (Work Cited page does not count toward page length).
Papers that fall short of the minimum length will receive a grade reduction. I
will distribute possible essay topics (topics will grow from our readings and
discussions) and a specific assignment sheet later in the semester. For now,
you should know that the final submission of your research paper will need to
include the following elements:

1. A typed abstract (200 – 250
words)

2. A typed, thorough,
developed, sentence outline

3. A typed first draft
(minimum 5 pages)

4. A typed second draft
showing revision from Draft #1 (minimum 4 pages)

5. A typed, annotated
bibliography (5-7 entries)

6. A typed final version
showing improvement from Draft # 2 and with a Works Cited page (no cover page)

7. Copies of all your sources

8. All elements should be
presented in a folder.

Potential penalties: Each draft should show significant improvement from
the preceding one (in other words, you cannot just print out two versions of
the same essay and call one a “draft”!). Your paper will receive a 10 point
penalty for each missing or insufficient draft. The paper will receive a 10
point penalty for a missing Works Cited page. The paper WILL NOT be graded
until copies of your sources are submitted and late penalties will apply.