RESOURCES FOR CONDUCTINg a RESEARCH PAPER
The page will be a one-stop resource for writing and conducting research for the freshman Pro-Con Research Paper. All the hand-outs, rubrics and information regarding this project will be posted here for reference throughout the process.
UNIT OBJECTIVEStudents will be able to conduct research using a database, evaluate the validity of a source, organize and collect information electronically and compose a MLA style paper using the quotation sandwich method presenting both a pro and con sides to a selected topic.
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UsING EVERNOTE - HOW TO MAKE A SANDWICH NOTE CARD
Research will be gathered using MEL (www.mel.org). Research should be compiled in Evernote (www.evernote.com) using a notebook dedicated to this paper. A "Sandwich" style notecard is required for each piece of evidence.
Sandwich Note Card Formatting must be used in class. This is a step-by-step hand-out which will help you create a perfect Sandwich Notecard in Evernote! The minimum requirement is 12 Notecards for this project. Six cards for the PRO side, four for the CON side and two for general or background information.
Sandwich Note Card Formatting must be used in class. This is a step-by-step hand-out which will help you create a perfect Sandwich Notecard in Evernote! The minimum requirement is 12 Notecards for this project. Six cards for the PRO side, four for the CON side and two for general or background information.
Outlines
An outline is an excellent way to help you organize and write your paper. Remember the outline is where you develop your thesis. Below are examples of the outline & thesis required for this project.
Citations
Below is a guide for creating a citation in MLA style. Easybib is one of many an online citation generators that makes sourcing an article not on MEL piece of cake!
Writing a 6 Sentence Quotation Sandwich
Use this guide to compose your quotation sandwiches for this paper!