The Research Paper Process

The next couple of week you will be introduced to the research paper process.  You will first learn about the High Point Media Center Databases.  You will then learn the proper way to take notes, create a works cited page, create a thesis statement, and create an organizational outline.  Once you have completed your organizational outline, you will begin writing a rough draft following the MLA format guide.  We will discuss how to write a proper introductions (which will include your thesis statement),  how to incorporate paraphrased and quoted material, how to include in-text citations with the proper MLA format, proper transition between paragraphs, and finally how to write a conclusion. Once we review and evaluate the rough drafts as a class, you will be asked to make revisions and turn in your paper to www.turnitin.com (a database that checks for plagiarism).  I will provide you with the necessary login information for www.turnitin.com when we get closer to writing the final draft.

Most of the research process and rough draft writing will be completed in class.  However, there will be times when you will be asked to finish certain tasks at home.  Please pay attention in class for due date.  All handouts on the research paper process can be accessed at Google Classroom (https://classroom.google.com ).