Research paper

Write a 1000 word research paper that is informative and analytical and which has at least 5 printed sources.  These sources may be books, magazines, journals, newspapers, brochures, encyclopedias, or internet sources.  Choose for a topic a person, place, animal or thing that interests you.

You must use the MLA system of documentation and have a works cited list.  You must document , using parenthetical documentation, all specific information whether quoted or paraphrased.

Do not include personal opinion or experience in the research paper.  Do include a separate Works Cited page.

Format:

     Paragraph 1—introduction and thesis

     Paragraphs 2,3,4—discussion of major points with details and examples

     Paragraph 5—conclusion