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The Research Paper

This guide outlines the guidelines for writing a research paper in MLA format, including length, due dates, late penalties, source requirements, and plagiarism consequences. It also covers the use of first and second person, types of sources allowed, paraphrasing rules, and Turnitin submission. Ensure compliance to avoid penalties and ensure academic integrity.

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The Research Paper

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  1. The Research Paper

  2. In what format will the paper have to be written? • MLA (Modern Language Association) • It is double-spaced.

  3. 2. How long does the paper have to be? Standard: 2-4 full pgs. Honors: 3-5 full pgs.

  4. 3. Do we have to write and type a rough and final draft? YES!!!

  5. 4. When is the rough draft due? October 15

  6. 5. When is the final draft due? November 26

  7. 6. What is the late penalty for the paper? -10 the same day -25 next day NOT TAKEN AFTER THAT!!!!

  8. 7. How much will the paper count in all? RD outline and preparation: 1 Test RD: 1 Test FD: 2 Tests TOTAL: 4 Test grades

  9. 8. Can we use first or second person (I, we, me, you, us, our, your) anywhere in the paper? NO

  10. 9. What happens if we intentionally plagiarize? You will receive a zero and be written up on a D-1 form

  11. 10. What happens if we unintentionally plagiarize on the rough draft? You will be warned and given a chance to fix it by the final draft.

  12. 11. What kinds of sources do we have to use? Reliable Internet sources

  13. 12. What kinds of sources can we not use? Wikipedia, personal blogs, papers from other students

  14. 13. What is the minimum number of sources we have to have?  4

  15. 14. Do we have to give credit to our sources in the paper? YES! If you don’t, you are plagiarizing!

  16. 15. How much of the paper has to be paraphrased or summarized from a source? The vast majority—no common knowledge

  17. 16. How many direct quotes am I allowed to have in my paper? How long can they be? No more than 2 quotes; no more than five lines long.

  18. 17. What happens if I don’t upload my paper into Turnitin.com? I will not grade it.

  19. 18. What if I don’t turn in a rough draft of the paper? You will receive a zero for that grade, but should still try to complete a final draft

  20. 19. Can I still turn in a final draft of the paper if I don’t turn in a rough draft? Yes, but you if you will not get any second chances with plagiarism or revisions.

  21. 20. What do I have to turn in with the paper? -printed paper -works cited page -all printed sources w/bibliography cards attached

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