i have to write a resaerch essay

RESEARCH ESSAY/PRESENTATION ENGL 1100 -25/26 Winter 2017 ESSAY 6-10 pages (MAX 10) Additional Reference page(s) 30% total grade Draft workshop: Monday, March 27 Due date: Monday, April 10 PRESENTATION 5 min presentation Mini -conference style (with classmates, at a table) 10% total grade NO DRAFT Due date: 2nd class the week of Mar 27 -31 (day 1) Monday April 3 (day 2) 2nd class the week of Apr 3 -7 (day 3) You’ve created a strong research question which has guided your research journey. As you’ve been gathering research and ideas to discuss your topic, you should now be thinking of how to put this together. Your final projects are your research essay and you r mini -conference style presentation. RESEARCH ESSAY Your research essay should be a 6 – 10 page paper, with an additional reference page. This means it should not be less than 5 or 6 pages of actual writing, and NOT MORE THAN 10 pages of actual writing. **NOTE: you will not get more marks for just filling up pages. Someone who writes a very strong, well -thought out, well - researched and cited 6 page paper will end up with a MUCH HIGHER grade than a person who writes 10 scattered pages of list material that is not cited correctly or organized well.** Your essay should include:  A strong introduction with a good hook (something that draws the reader in)  A clear thesis statement: the answer to your research question which is now a well -defined idea of WHAT THIS PAPER IS ABOUT, and states YOUR POSITION. Your thesis statement is based on what you have learned through your research and is taking a clear stance.  Strong organization and outline, with your key points/subpoints moving in a logical order, and alwa ys relating to your thesis statement.  A strong conclusion that sums up your main points, and contains a call to action, a future prediction, reinforce your argument, or leave the reader with a strong thought, warning, recommendation, hope or idea.  Your p aper should have CLEAR APA citations throughout the body of your work, using in -text citations, and indicating where all your outside ideas, quotes, research, etc. came from.  Your paper should have a Reference page —located on a separate page —which lists a ll your sources in alphabetical order, in APA format. Essay format:  Times New Roman, 12pt font  Double spaced (everything is double spaced in APA, including references and block quotes)  1” margins on all 4 sides.  “Running header” which includes your pape r title in ALL CAPS on the far Left side of header, and page numbers on the far right side. ***Note: do not type the words RUNNING HEADER…just use your title in caps***  APA format for in -text and reference list citations  APA often has a title page, but I would like you to not include a title page . On the FIRST PAGE ONLY, on the far left side type, single spaced (this is the only part in single space): o Your Name o Class and Section o For: Teacher Name o Due Date  Title of paper ce ntered, not bold or underline, before start of writing 2 On all first pages I should see: General paper content: you have clearly identified your topic, provided clear background, taken some sort of stand. You have a strong intro with a hook, and a strong conclusion. You have made good points, which are outlined logically, and have some clear analysis that is your OWN, with everything relating to your thesis statement. You have engaged the reader. (30%) 0-5 (Not included) 6-12 (Needs improvement 13-20 (Adequate) 21-25 (Good) 26-30 (Excellent) Research: you have not let the research lead you, but you have allowed it to back up your own analysis. You have chosen stron g sources and have at least four academic sources included. You have utilized quoting, block quoting, paraphrasing, summarizing , an d have backed up your own analysis with critically reviewed research. You have clearly read your sources. (30%) 0-5 (Not included) 6-12 (Needs improvement 13-20 (Adequate) 21-25 (Good) 26-30 (Excellent) Sources and Citations: You have used proper citation methods for both in-text citations and your references (not annotated !). There is no concern of intentional or unintentional plagiarism as you have backed up EVERYTHING clearly. (30%) 0-5 (Not included) 6-12 (Needs improvement 13-20 (Adequate) 21-25 (Good) 26-30 (Excellent) Grammar, punctuation, formatting, word choice, etc. (10%) 0 -3 (Many errors, very difficult to follow and understand) 3-5 (Needs Improvement, frequent errors, hard to follow) 5-7 (Adequate, a few errors but not distracting to readability) 8-9 (Good, strong writing with almost no errors) 10 (Excellent, error -free) TITLE OF YOUR PAPER 1 Your First and Last Name ENGL 1100 : Your section # For: Lynda Daneliuk April 10, 2017 Title of Your Paper Here you will start the body of your paper, and please note the name and class info above is the only thing in your paper that will be single spaced. You’ll also notice no giant gaps between the paper info, the title, and the start of your writing. You’ll ALSO note that there is no heading for the “Intro duction” and you will just start writing away. However, you may use headings for other sections if you wish though it’s not mandatory. A couple more notes: you’ll notice that paragraphs are indented, there are no spaces between paragraphs, and the right side is left ragged (not justified). The name and class info is NOT part of the header. It is ONLY on the first page. Thank you! 3 PRESENTATION This is a simple 5 minute presentation. It should include: What your topic is, why you chose this topic, and a few points you found in your research. I will be putting you into groups of similar topic areas, and we will have a “mini -conference.” Usually a conference has panels that are centered on a topic theme: Tourism, Music, etc. I will find themes for you and put you into topic groups. You will then pop up and sit at the front of the class with two or three other students, and each will present their paper, with a short question period at the end of each panel. **Very Important Note: You are expected to be present for all three presentation days , not just your own. To ensure this, you will lose 2 marks off your total presentation grade for each day y ou do not attend .** This assignment is a chance for you to share and exchange information about the topics you have been working on, and develop presentation skills. You must stick to your five minutes! In other words, you need to know what you are going to say, and be well - prepared. Ensure you are speaking in a clear, calm voice, and in a volume people can hear. You can use notes and speak freely, or prepare a short w ritten piece. You want to ensure that you introduce yourself and your topic, speak to your key points, and then have a clear conclusion. You must also be prepared to answer follow -up questions on your presentation, if asked. I will be looking for:  Did you tell us clearly what your topic (thesis statement) is?  Did you tell us why you chose this topic, or why you find it interesting?  Did you tell us what you found?  Did you speak in a clear voice at a good volume?  Did you speak for an appropriate length of time —not going over your five minutes, but not just saying two things and only taking part of your time?  Did you organize your short speech to be logical, interesting, and have a clear introduction and conclusion?  Did you have a clear intro and conclusion ?  Did you answer questions well?