(DIRECT PASTE INSTRUCTIONS)
Select a topic that is alluded in ” The House on Mango Street” by Sandra Cisneros [ i.e. allude. verb. al·lude ə-ˈlüd. alluded; alluding. : to speak of or hint at without mentioning directly.to in the text; An allusion ( literary device ) is a reference, typically brief, to a person, place, thing, event, or other literary work with which the reader is presumably familiar. As a literary device, allusion allows a writer to compress a great deal of meaning and significance into a word or phrase. Research the event and its significance in history.
Please follow these guidelines:
Format 5-7 pages (MUST be a minimum 5 pages and maximum 7 pages), MLA format: we will go over this in class, however please consult the MLA samples & directions from this folder, typewritten in 12 point Times New Roman font with 1” margins, double-spaced
Topic to be chosen by the student, and must be approved by me. Please make sure you choose a topic alluded in the vignettes that is of great interest to you, so you can enjoy your research. Here are some ideas:
Analyze the history of the relationship between the United States and Mexico
How do US immigration laws compare to immigration laws of other countries?
How have the US’s immigration laws changed in the past few years/decades?
Gender Roles
Domestic Abuse (CHOSEN TOPIC)
Women’s Rights
Feminism
Male Dominance
Youthful Innocence
Sense of Belonging
Search for Identity within Social Construct
Fitting-in
Maturation
Wealthy & Poor
Racism
Historical Context: Mexican Americans in Chicago
Thesis is clear, conveys your point of view about the topic, and predicts a research that responds to all the requirements of the assignment
Resources use peer-reviewed sources. Peer reviewed sources go through many stages of development involving authors, editors, proofreaders, publishers, so they are credible and accurate. General encyclopedias like World Book or Wikipedia may NOT be used as a source within your paper. You may consult them to get started but should not be the basis for your information.
Citations: MUST include research and citations MLA, which stands for Modern Language Association (MLA). It is an alphabetical list of the sources that you have cited within your paper. This Works Cited page DOES NOT COUNT TOWARDS THE REQUIRED 5 PAGES OF THE PAPER. You must document ALL information you obtain from books, magazines, and the Internet.
PLAGIARISM: (i.e., copying another individual’s words or ideas without appropriately citing the source)
If plagiarism is established, the student will receive a ZERO for the Research Paper, according to the Kaiser High School Discipline Plan.
WORKS CITED The bibliography incorporates all resources you have used for your research, following MLA format. We will go over this in class.
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Below, is a sample essay that was attached by the teacher, so that will hopefully give some insight about the level this essay should be written at. Nothing too deep, and make sure sources would able to be found with a simple google search.
