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Research Paper

Homework #3: Complete all note cards, which should answer all outline questions; begin rough                            draft




ANCIENT CIVILIZTION RESEARCH PAPER TIMELINE & GUIDELINES

        These guidelines are for you to refer to over the next five weeks as you work on your research paper. There are two goals for this paper:
                1. to utilize the research paper skills learned in class by producing a well researched and written paper at home
                2. to investigate an ancient civilization of personal interest and to report on it so that others may learn from your work


TIMELINE:
Week 1: 4/28-5/2
o       Review assignment
o       Find additional resources
o       Begin research and create question outline
o       Question Outline DUE on 5/2

Week 2: 5/5-5/9
o       Create 4-5 Work Cited Cards
o       Research & take notes
o       Complete at least 12 note cards
o       Work Cited Cards & 12 note cards DUE on 5/9

Week 3: 5/12-5/16
o       Continue research and note taking
o       Begin rough draft
o       All note cards (minimum of 24) DUE on 5/16

Week 4: 5/19-5/23
o       Complete rough draft
o       Rough draft DUE on 5/23

Week 5: 5/26-5/29
o       Revise and edit your rough draft
o       Create a bibliography
o       Add a title page, any extras, and place in a presentation folde
o       Complete, final paper DUE on 5/29