Munro+-+Research+Paper


 * Writing Directions:** Choose a social or environmental issue that you believe impacts our world today and that you want to explore in depth. This might be a local issue, or one with more universal scope; regardless, the issue should be something you care about and are genuinely interested in exploring. Keep in mind that the issue you choose should be somewhat controversial and complex—that is, there needs to be more than one side to consider. Finally, remember that the best research questions are focused and precise: You cannot explore all of global warming, for instance, but might find success in considering the pros and cons of carbon trading. //Believe it or not, it is much easier to write a paper on a narrow topic than a broad one!//

Once you have chosen a topic, we will work together to refine it, formulate a viable research question, and gather evidence that will allow you to write the paper. You will then prepare a presentation and present your findings.

**ALL DRAFTS WILL BE SUBMITTED TO MRS. MUNRO ON GOOGLE DOCS!** 

• 5-7 pages typed, double-spaced, MLA7 format • Minimum of 5 sources, 1 Must Be a Print • All sources properly cited using MLA7 guidelines • Annotated Bibliography • Works Cited Page (properly formatted according to MLA7 guidelines)
 * Requirements:**

__**Due Dates (Tentative)**__ Research Paper Pre-writing Due: 3/4/13 Research Topic Worksheet Due: 3/4/13 Notes from library presentation Due: 3/6/13 Works Cited Practice Due: 3/18/13 Preparing an Annotated Bibliography Due: 3/25/13 Works Cited Page Due: 4/1/13 Outline Due: 3/25/13 Introduction Due: 3/27/13 Rough Draft Due: 4/1/13 Peer Response/Revision Due: 4/5/13 Research Paper Reflection Due: 4/8
 * Final Draft Due: 4/8/13**



Search for books in the East library

The following print series resources (books) in the Ready Reference Collection of East Library might prove particularly helpful for your research;
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The online edition of **//[|World Book Encyclopedia]//** should provide good background information for your topic. The password is available in the library.



Use the //**[|Digital Pipeline]**// to find online resources on your topic. Necessary passwords are available in the library. When searching in a database, be sure to check //** the "Full Text" box so that you get an electronic copy of the article. **// • Try //Resources for Students > High School >// //** -High School Ultra Edition **// //** -Student Research Center **//

Use one of the citation generators on the **"Works Cited"** page of our library's wiki to produce bibliography citations for your sources.