English II Research Paper Overview: Over the next few weeks, we will cover the process of writing a research

paper. You will choose a topic, write a thesis, create an outline, make source and note cards, and type up rough draft, do some peer editing, and write a final draft. Requirements components 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Topics You can choose from any of the following topics or choose your own (if you get it approved by Lanoue)
Should college athletes be paid? Should the school day be lengthened? Should homework be banned? Does movies/music/tv/games spawn violence on the youth? Should elderly drivers be banned? Should American troops withdraw from Iraq? Should we make gay marriage legal? Should school be year-long?

Thesis statement Outline Source Cards (2 minimum) Note Cards (2 for each source card) Rough Draft peer edited Final Draft (minimum 2 pages)

Breakdown of the Process We will move through the process of completing this research paper together. You will learn how to do each step as you work through them. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Choose a topic and research your topic (locate sources) Create a thesis (I will argue) Create a working outline Create source cards and note cards (minimum 2 source, 4 note) Draft 1 Peer editing Draft 2