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Research:  The definition of a research paper will tell you that it is an "academic paper which is published in academic journals and contains original research results or reviews existing research results."  Unfortunately, knowing the definition of a research paper, while in the midst of a research project, does not help. Each research project has its own unique objective and specifications.

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Students:

* Your research will be tied into the Senior Project (B1 only)

* Focus:

   1. Can you, as critical readers, inspire social awareness as a catalyst for

change?

    2.  Can you emulate this into your own work?

    3. As critical readers, can you communicate ideas more proficiently and

with autonomy?

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Thesis Statements: Your thesis statement tells the reader or viewer in 1-2 sentences what your project will attempt to prove or analyze.   How To Write a Thesis Statement
How do I write a Thesis Statement?
1. Start with a Research Question. What do you want to find out about?
Some examples are below. Notice how each question would take someresearch to answer.
    Why was Thomas Jefferson opposed to slavery?
    What happened to the Juvenile Court system to bring it to the crisis point?
2. Research enough to be able to take a stand. Add your opinion about the topic. What is the issue or concern? Make sure it’s arguable.
    Even though Thomas Jefferson had slaves, he showed that he valued every human bein in his words and actions.
    The Juvenile Court system was established to remove children from the adult criminal justice system and help youth reform, but over the years it became a source of punishment and imprisonment.
Evaluate the thesis statements  Ask these questions for each thesis:
    
1. Is it clear what the project will be about?
    2. Is it arguable? Is there something that has to be proven?
    3. Will research be necessary to prove the thesis?
    4. Is there only one main idea?
    5. Is it about something in the past that is important?

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MLA Format: In essence, MLA (Modern Language Association) is a style of crediting the sources quoted or paraphrased in a particular piece of literature. MLA serves as the standard formatting for the citation of scholarly writings.
        Read more: Definition of an MLA Citation | eHow.comhttp://www.ehow.com/facts_4964746_definition-mla-citation.html#ixzz1YbXXt9NU

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MLA Citations:  
    What is a Citation?
  • A citation is a brief citing or notation of a scholarly source. It gives credit to the author of the material utilized. A citation is imperative for readers to research the finding of one's information. It also protects the writer reusing the material from plagiarism and possible copyright infringement.
        
    Read more: Definition of an MLA Citation | eHow.comhttp://www.ehow.com/facts_4964746_definition-mla-citation.html#ixzz1YbY2p6Rg

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Paraphrasing:
   What is Paraphrasing?

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Using EasyBIB:
Automatic works cited and bibliography formatting for MLA, APA   www.easybib.com

Evaluating Sources:  Please watch the following video.

Organizing Research: Please watch the following.

Writing Research Papers:  Please Watch!

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