- The paper should be 3–5 pages long, typed, double-spaced.
- Use 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font.
- Use MLA style for documenting sources. (You will learn about MLA style in this Unit.)
- Use outside sources to gather information from research. Consult at least five sources, including at least two
print sources. - Incorporate information gathered from research by quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing.
- Document sources within the essay using parenthetical documentation and at the end of the essay
in a works-cited list.
Note: The research essay counts as 50% of the final Test grade for this Unit.
You will also be asked to present your Research Presentation in Quiz 3. This will count as 100% of your Quiz 3 grade.
Answer the following questions.
1) RESEARCH PROJECT TASK
Complete the following task to begin planning your research essay. Consult a general source, such as an encyclopedia, for information about your topic. Write 5-7 sentences summarizing what you learned about your topic.
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