Research-Based Argument: Mandatory to complete English 1A
The time is finally here for you to put all of your information you have gathered on your subject in a Final Argument Research Essay. You have an entire week to finalize your work, so please use your time wisely. Here are a few reminders:
Format: Please format your paper using MLA Style including page numbering, in-text citation, and a works cited page.
Scope: Carefully limit your topic to an area that you have worked with the entire semester, and make sure you can thoroughly research and present the information within 8-12 pages (2,500-3,500 words) using at least 6 peer-reviewed references, double-spaced, not counting the works cited page(s). Please follow the MLA guidelines carefully. Make sure you topic is both interesting and useful to you.
Research: Check your Turnitin percentage, as it cannot be over 14%. Please check before submitting your final document. Remember that this is a research paper, so much of the information and facts in your paper will come from other sources, but make sure your Turnitin Percentage is not over 14% and that you cite your sources in-text using MLA in-text citations—author’s last name and page number where the information can be found (Brown 25).
Audience: Your audience will be the members of the community whose issue you are addressing.
Remember: You have had an opportunity to hone in on your topic through your Persuasive Essay, Synthesis Essay, an Annotated Bibliography assignment, and a Peer Review. Please use what you can from your assignments to complete your final essay. You may use your findings (the results) from your Investigative survey, but by no means are you to cut and paste the entire process into your work. You may use general information related to the turn out of the process. Do not give the survey statements from the investigation in your final essay. Simply state the facts.
Be sure to use proper MLA in-text citations and to include a Works Cited page listing all cited work in alpha order MLA style. Papers that are not formatted correctly using MLA style and double spaced with paragraphs indented 5 spaces will be returned with a zero grade, and when resubmitted, 20% of your grade will automatically be deducted before I start grading for the resubmission. This is the final opportunity to get it right to successfully complete this course.
