English 10
Thesis Paper
In your thesis paper, you will need to make a thesis statement on a chosen topic.
Keep in mind when choosing your topic that you will be required to present not
only your view, but also the opposing view and back them up with facts. Finally,
by using facts, you must show how your view is the more logical choice. There
should be no OPINION in your paper. Instead, you should present your opinion
by using FACTS which FAVOR your opinion.
1. The FINAL DRAFT
--a cover page with the following information:
--Title
--by: Your Name
--Date
--English II
--Teacher’s Name
-- a final outline
--5 - 7 pages typed (page 5 must be over half way completed; does
not include any pages other than the essay).
--double spaced
--1 inch margins all the way round; first page begins 2 inches down
the page
--12 pt., default font
--tab for paragraphs, and only return ONCE for a new paragraph
--all paragraphs must have in-text citation except for your
introductory and concluding paragraph
--a final Works Cited page
--a blank sheet of paper
--staple in upper left hand corner
2. Thesis Paper Deadlines
ALL due dates must be met on time. All late work will be deducted 10% the first
day, 50% the second day, and zero points for any day thereafter. If you fail to
turn in an assignment on time your parents will be called and you will need to
stay after school the next Tuesday and Thursday to make up that assignment for
no or reduced credit. Normal absence rules will apply, except those for the rough
draft and final copy. These must be there on the due date, whether or not you
are in school. They must be in the teacher’s possession on or before the
beginning of class the day they are due or they will be worth ZERO POINTS.
There are only exceptions for family emergencies with a note from you family;
normal absence rules will NOT apply. See class copy of Thesis Package for
specific dates.
3. References for Correct Thesis Paper Format
(Listed pages generally refer to MLA format)
www.concordiaacademy.com
(see Current Student-Technology for InfoTrak tool box)
http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/mla/index.shtml
Topic
APA Format
Writers Inc
p. 285
Bibliography
Cards
p. 260-63
250
Language Network Web Page
Chose Topic
Critical Thinking
p. 308
p. 437
In-text Citation
p. 259
http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/humanities/intext.html
http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/DocMLACitation.html
MLA Format
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/print/research/r_mla.html
http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/DocMLACitation.html
http://www.wright.edu/~martin.maner/rptemp.htm
http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/mla/index.shtml
Note Taking
p. 323-337
250-252
Note Cards
p. 250
Outline
p. 108
p. 232
250
Pagination
p. 277, 283
Paraphrase
p. 255-7
Plagiarism:
p. 255
p. 470-471
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Citations.html
http://www.concordiaacademy.com/class/161/document/Class_Policy_.htm
Portfolio
p. 35
Quotes
p. 258
p. 268-270
272
http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/DocMLACitation.html
Research
Questions
p. 309-311
Summary
Thesis
Statement
p. 249
p. 340-341
Titles:
p. 232,
270, 272
Title Page
p. 276
Transitions
Web Site-search
-evaluation
p. 332
p. 453
Works Cited
Page
p. 265-74
283
p. 489-90
p. 491
www.easybib.com
Writing
Process
p. 1-33
41-75
95
105-115
245
275
125-132
140-141
p. 307-320
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