Freshman Advanced Research Paper
Name________________________________Hr._______
Research Paper:
DIRECTIONS:
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the impact of entertainment on society. We will be
studying theatrical productions all semester. Therefore, you will write a research paper
where you analyze an entertainment venue of your choice. You will then inform your
reader via a research report using a minimum of 10 scholarly sources (primary and
secondary) to describe your venue and its impact on the people and culture of its time.
Idea List of Entertainment Venues to Research:
Wrigley Field
The Coliseum
Apollo Theatre
Globe Theatre
Madison Square Garden
Wembley Stadium
Grand Ole Opry
Sydney Opera House
Festhalle
Rose Bowl
Slane Castle
Radio City Music Hall
Ford Theatre
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Tokyo Dome
Soldier Field
Air Canada Centre
Manchester Evening News Arena
AT&T Stadium
Lambeau Field
Churchill Downs
Imperial Theatre
St. Andrews
Oriental Theatre
Questions to Guide Your Research (these questions can help you organize your body
paragraphs):
1) Who was the major individual that funded this venue?
2) What is the history behind the construction and/or concept for this venue?
3) What major performances or events have taken place at this venue?
4) Is the space used for any other significant purpose?
5) How has the venue benefited the community?
6) Has the space been renovated throughout history? Is the venue still in use?
7) Has the venue been awarded for any purpose?
8) Who are the major people associated with this venue?
Research Paper Format
Paper Checklist
Provided Category: Entertainment Venues
1. General Topic Proposal
2. Specific Topic Proposal
3. Outline
4. Business Letter (snail mail and email)
Freshman Advanced Research Paper
5.
6.
Works Cited
Bibliography
SOURCES:
Need a variety of sources
 10 in text citations minimum
 10 books are 1 type of source
 Must have 5 (five )or more source types
 NO Wikapedia, fan blogs, or fan pages
Suggestions:
Books
Email
Newspaper
Cassette/CD
Journals
Magazines
Maps
Website
Mail
Encyclopedia
Pamphlet
Film
Interview
Database
SOURCE CARDS
 Cards that contain bibliographic information in MLA format
FRONT:
Top Right: Number (different for each source)
Center: Bibliographic Information: MLA Format
BACK:
Where you located source (WNHS, Wheaton Public Library, etc)
FACT/NOTE CARDS
 Top Left: Topic—subtopic
 Top Right: Number of source information came from
 Center: 1 fact per card (author #).
Paraphrase, summarize, or direct quote (must for variety)
 Bottom Left: paraphrase, summarize, direct quote, (to avoid plagiarism)
Freshman Advanced Research Paper
Research Skills Grade Sheet:
DATE
ASSIGNMENT
OUTSTANDING
PARTIAL COMPLETION
INCOMPLETE
Friday
1/24
General Topic
Proposal Due
5
3
0
Conferences
1/27-1/29
Specific Topic
Proposal Due
5
3
0
Friday
1/31
2 Source Cards
& 5 Fact Cards
5
3
0
5
3
0
5
3
0
5
3
0
5
3
0
5
3
0
5
3
0
5
3
0
Monday
2/3
Friday
2/7
Monday
2/10
3 Source Cards
& 25 Fact Cards
Business Letter
Due
5 Source Cards
& 50 Fact Cards
Thursday
2/13
Friday
3/7
10 Source cards
& 75 Fact Cards
Outline
Friday
3/14
First Draft,
Works Cite and
Bibliography
Second Draft
Using Peer Edit
Due
(conferences
this week)
Friday
3/21
Friday
3/28
Final Paper Due
POINTS EARNED _________ / 50
I am investigating subject matter for a research paper. My signature below testifies that my work is
completed in fairness and honesty and that I have not plagiarized any material. I understand the
definition of plagiarism and also the penalties Wheaton North High School will impose if any
portion of this paper is found to be plagiarized.
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