CORE PROJECT:
To Infinity and Beyond
Over the course of the year, each core class has covered many topics. Because there is never enough time to cover all of the details and topics we would like to in the course of a unit, we know there are topics that might interest you that remain unexplored. Think back through the school year and look forward to the topics that we will be covering. Which topic would you like to learn more about? This is your opportunity to dig deeper and become an expert on one specific topic, as well as to share - and teach - what you have learned.
For this project, you will work in groups of 3-4 students. Together you will pick a topic, develop research questions, research your topic, write an individual paper, and create an engaging presentation to share with the core.
For this project, you will work in groups of 3-4 students. Together you will pick a topic, develop research questions, research your topic, write an individual paper, and create an engaging presentation to share with the core.
Research Paper
After your research is complete, you will write a formal research paper, exploring your group topic.
- While the project requires that you use at least four (4) resources (including one scholarly journal or book), an exceptional paper might require more than the minimum.
- While you may want to collaborate with your team by sharing resources and ideas, you must turn in your own research paper that reflects your individual work, words, and perspective.
- You will also be asked to reflect on your own learning and write about what you learned in the process.
- Your paper should be typed in MLA format and approximately 3 pages in length (750 words).
- You must use evidence to support your research in the form of in-text citations; additionally, you must include a Works Cited page at the end of the paper.
Required formatting details:
This format should be used for:
- MLA heading & margins
- Double-spaced
- Standard font (Arial, Times New Roman)
- 11 or 12-point font
This format should be used for:
- Rough Draft
- Final Draft
1 Paragraph (INTRODUCE the topic)
1-2 Paragraphs (FRAME the topic/issue)
1-2 Paragraphs (ANALYZE the topic/issue)
1-2 Paragraphs (CONSIDER connections between the topic/issue and the world in which we live. Also, CONSIDER your own learning and what you gained from your research on the topic/issue)
1 Paragraph (CONCLUDE)
Works Cited
Use easybib.com or bibme.org to create a Works Cited page.
- Hook: draw the reader in.
- Main point of your paper: include necessary background info on the issue.
- What your paper is going to be about.
- Primary claims (arguments or points) you'll be investigating & presenting.
- Important info about the topic the common reader may not know.
- Thesis Statement: explain the interesting BIG IDEA that you got from your research.
1-2 Paragraphs (FRAME the topic/issue)
- The key ideas one must take into account in order to understand this topic/issue.
- Cite evidence.
- Provide commentary on evidence.
- Why this is a topic/issue worth discussing. Name factors that make this a worthy or interesting topic/issue.
- Cite evidence.
- Provide commentary on evidence.
- Present strongest claims (arguments or points) about your topic/issue.
- Cite evidence.
- Provide commentary on evidence.
- Conclude paragraph and transition into next.
1-2 Paragraphs (ANALYZE the topic/issue)
- Who & what is being affected by this topic/issue. Specify the results of these effects.
- Cite evidence.
- Provide commentary on evidence.
- Present additional claims (arguments or points) related to the topic/issue.
- Cite evidence.
- Provide commentary on evidence.
- Emphasize logical, correct, or decent ways to view topic/issue, and how to address it or solve the problem it creates.
- Cite evidence.
- Provide commentary on evidence.
- Consider any controversies surrounding the topic/issue.
- Cite evidence.
- Provide commentary on evidence.
- Conclude paragraph and transition into next.
1-2 Paragraphs (CONSIDER connections between the topic/issue and the world in which we live. Also, CONSIDER your own learning and what you gained from your research on the topic/issue)
- Present the strongest connections.
- Cite evidence.
- Provide commentary on evidence.
- Address how these connections matter.
- Cite evidence.
- Provide commentary on evidence.
- Explain your own connections to the issue/topic and how your views or thinking have been changed or expanded.
- Cite evidence.
- Provide commentary on evidence.
- Conclude paragraph and transition into next.
1 Paragraph (CONCLUDE)
- Restate Thesis: remind readers of your best or most interesting ideas surrounding this topic/issue.
- Summarize what you have written about: main points & ideas.
- Repeat strongest claims (arguments or points).
- Ending Hook:
- Leave the reader with something to think about.
- Offer interesting additional info.
Works Cited
Use easybib.com or bibme.org to create a Works Cited page.
MLA: Works Cited and In-text Citation Guides
MLA Guide: Web Sources
Citation Generators
EasyBib Tutorial
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Using Evidence
MLA Style Tutorials
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Google Doc Tutorial
Sample Research Papers
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