6th+Grade+Research+Paper

=**__6th Grade Research Paper Guide and Instructions__**= = DUE THURSDAY, APRIL 15 = ==For greater academic challenge you have agreed to write this paper on a social studies topic instead of work in the basal reader. Time during ELA and Reading Workshop will be scheduled for mini lessons and research/writing. You will receive a grade for this paper instead of the grades you would receive for ELA workbook. You will be expected to work outside of class.== =__**Grades**__ (KNOW YOUR RUBRIC!!!!!) = = = ==Participation 20% (evidence that you are following the process and steps)[| Participation Rubric]==

Final Paper 80% (use the rubric to score) [|Research Paper Rubric]
=**__ DUE May 15 __**=

=**__Discussion Posts__**=

**Post your questions, comments or thesis for comment as New Posts on the Discussion Tab**
=__**Steps**__=
 * ==instructions in class on format, thesis and note cards (April 30 to May 5)==
 * ==time in class and at home to research, organize and write your first draft (May 4 to May 7)==
 * ==time in class and at home to write and edit your final draft (May 7 to May 14)==
 * ==presentation of papers to the class May 14 and 15==
 * ==final due date May 15==

=**__Submission Page__**=

** Format **

 * ==** Title section is single spaced. **==
 * ==** Title is centered in 18 pt, bold and underlined. **==
 * ==** Name is centered in 14 pt, bold and not underlined. **==
 * ==** Date is Spring 2015. **==
 * ==** Paper section is double spaced **==
 * == Insert page numbers at the bottom ==
 * == Header in Santa Fe 5/6 Cernter 6th Grade Research Paper (gray) ==
 * ==** In text citations are in parenthesis. Examples (www.website.com) or (Author 1998) **==
 * ==** Bibliography in MLA format with the use of Citation Maker. (see the PP below) separate page **==
 * ==** Bibliography in MLA format with the use of Citation Maker. (see the PP below) separate page **==

=__**Resources**__=

==**[|Citation Maker Presentation] (provides instructions on the use of Citation Maker by Mallory)**==