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Sixth Grade Research Paper
Erin McNally
Amelia Earhart
Mrs. McNally’s Class
Writing Period 4
February 2012
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Sixth Grade Research Paper (TITLE)
Erin McNally (YOUR NAME)
Amelia Earhart (RESEARCH TOPIC)
Ms. McNally’s Class (TEACHER’S NAME)
Writing Period 4(CLASS NAME & PERIOD)
February 2012 (MONTH & YEAR)
Remember:
 Font size: 12 pt.
 Font: Times New Roman or Arial
 Double Spaced
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RESEARCH PAPER GRADE SHEET
Topic Selection:
_____ (5 points pts – selected & signed)
Note Cards:
_____ (75points – 1 pt/card (60 total) & 5 points if on time)
_____ _____ _____
Sub Topics/Web of Ideas:
_____ (12 pts – 3 pts/subtopic) _____ _____ _____
(Note cards need to categorized by subtopic and organized within subtopics)
Works Cited Required Forms:
_____ (20 pts – 5 pts each)
Materials Brought to Class:
_____ (10 pts) __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Taxonomy
_____ (5 pts)
___ ___ ___ ___
Impact Summary/Impact
Frame (in packet)
_____ (25 pts)
(Note cards need to categorized by subtopic and organized within subtopics. Also,
use the “Research Paper Frame” as a guideline! Re-write your own intro and
conclusion on the Outline page and add other topics, if needed, to the tree map. As
you type your paper from the Research Paper Frame, you should change the
sentences and structure of the paper to make it your own.)
Outline
(choose one: tree map or outline)_____ (25 pts)
► Adult Signature:
_____ (5 pts) Signature: ______________________________
Parents/guardians, please review with your student the Taxonomy, Impact Summary and
Outline (also, this review should include how the student is doing in the research process
thus far).
Title Page:
_____ (6 pts – 1 pt/line)
Works Cited Page:
_____ (20 pts – 5 pts each)
Conventions:
_____ (15 pts – (1) peer edit, (2) adult edit w/ sig., (3) selfevaluation)
(1)_____ (2)_____ (3)_____
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Parent Signature:
___ ___ ___ ___ ___
_____ (5 pts) Signature: (on Adult Edit form)
Final Paper Content:
_____ (91 pts)
Presentation:
_____
(20 pts)
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SEQUENCE & FLOW OF THE RESEARCH PAPER
Topic Selection
with Parent
Signature
& Pre-Research
Choose Top 5
with Parent
Signature
Note Cards
(Total: 60)
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20
1 Internet
Source w/
highlights
Taxonomy
(in packet)
Works Cited
Forms
4 Required
forms (& any
add’l forms
in packet)
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Impact Frame
Outline (Tree
Map)
& organize note
cards
Complete
Impact page
in packet
See
Example in
packet
Typed Title
Page
Type First Draft
2nd Parent
Signature &
Adult Edit
Set up Word
document
Must be at
least 2 full
typed pages
& Works
Cited
Turn in Final
Draft
Presentation
Preparation
1st Parent
Signature
Edit & Revise
Presentations
Includes: title page, 2
page paper & works cited
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WHAT SHOULD MY RESEARCH PAPER LOOK LIKE?
Title Page
1st Page (includes
intro paragraph, etc)
Works Cited
(At least 4 sources: 1
book, 2 internet, and 1
of your choice in
alphabetical order)
Works Cited (if
necessary)
2nd page
Page 3 (optional, but
no more than 3 typed
pages)
Research papers should consist of:
 Title Page (should look like the cover of the packet)
 Body of paper is at least 2 full pages typed and double-spaced, but no
more than 3 typed pages
 Work Cited page (with at least 4 required resources in alphabetical
order)
Word Processing Guidelines:
 12 point font size
 Font: Times New Roman or Arial
 Double Spaced
 No extra spaces between paragraphs (only hit return/enter once)
 Paper does not conclude with “the End” nor does it contain “No-No” words
– see list near the end of this packet
 Your paper should be saved in your Novell folder on the school’s server in
a file folder labeled “Research Paper”
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Book: Works Cited Form (SAMPLE)
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Source #: _________
Bolden, Tanya
Author: ______________________________________________
none
Editor: _______________________________________________
Portraits of African-American Heroes
Title: ________________________________________________
New York
City of Publication: ______________________________________
Scholastic, Inc.
Name of Publisher: ______________________________________
2003
Copyright Date: ________________________________________
WORKS CITED (SAMPLE OF WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE WHEN TYPED)
Bolden, Tanya. Portraits of African-American Heroes. New York: Scholastic,
Inc. 2003.
SAMPLE NOTE CARD
Informational notes taken on note cards need to be written in YOUR OWN
WORDS (which is paraphrasing) and each note card should contain only one
idea/complete thought.
Write the page number
from the source you found
this information here
Write your name (first & last)
in the upper left-hand corner
of the note card
Write the source
number here (from
your packet)
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Amanda Miller
Page 10
Matthew Henson was born in Maryland in 1866, just after the
Civil
War; his parents were poor farmers*
Early Life
After you have all
60 note cards (or
more) you will
separate them into
subtopics; write the
subtopic title here
Write your notes here
(reminder: all notes must be
written in YOUR OWN WORDS)
* 2-3 facts per note card
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WORKS CITED FORMS
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Book: Works Cited Form (REQUIRED)
Source #: _________
Author: ______________________________________________
Editor: _______________________________________________
Title: ________________________________________________
City of Publication: ______________________________________
Name of Publisher: ______________________________________
Copyright Date: ________________________________________
Author or Editor (last name first, then first name). Title. City
where the book was published: Publisher, copyright date.
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Internet: Works Cited Form (REQUIRED)
Source #: _________
Author or editor (if available):_______________________________
“Page Title”:___________________________________________
Site Title: _____________________________________________
Name of sponsor/publisher (if available):_______________________
Date Published (if available):_______________________________
Date of Access (date on which you accessed the website for the
information): ________________________________________
URL/Web Address: ______________________________________
Online Article
Author (if available). “Page title.” Site title. Name of sponsor/publisher. Date
published. Date of Access <http://www.addressofsite.com>.
Online Book
Author or editor (if available). Name of Book. Site title. Publisher, year.
Date of access (day month year) < http://www.addressofsite.com>.
Web Site
Site title. Author/web manager, title. Date published. Site sponsor. Date
of access (day month year) http://www.addressofsite.com>.
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WORKS CITED FORMS (CONTINUED)
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Internet: Works Cited Form (REQUIRED)
Source #: _________
Author (if available):______________________________________
“Page Title”:___________________________________________
Site Title: _____________________________________________
Name of sponsor/publisher (if available):_______________________
Date Published (if available):_______________________________
Date of Access (date on which you accessed the website for the
information): ________________________________________
URL/Web Address: ______________________________________
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Your Choice: Works Cited Form (REQUIRED)
Source #: _________
Author: ______________________________________________
Editor: _______________________________________________
Title of Article: _________________________________________
Source Title: ___________________________________________
City of Publication: ______________________________________
Name of Publisher: ______________________________________
Copyright Date: ________________________________________
Edition: __________________ Volume: ___________________
Date of Access: _______________________
URL/web address: ___________________________________________
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WORKS CITED FORM (CONTINUED)
__________________: Works Cited Form (EXTRA)
Source #: _________
Author: ______________________________________________
Editor: _______________________________________________
Title of Article: _________________________________________
Source Title: ___________________________________________
City of Publication: ______________________________________
Name of Publisher: ______________________________________
Copyright Date: ________________________________________
Edition: __________________ Volume: ___________________
Date of Access: _______________________
URL (web address): ___________________________________________
____________________: Works Cited Form (EXTRA)
Source #: _________
Author: ______________________________________________
Editor: _______________________________________________
Title of Article: _________________________________________
Source Title: ___________________________________________
City of Publication: ______________________________________
Name of Publisher: ______________________________________
Copyright Date: ________________________________________
Edition: __________________ Volume: ___________________
Date of Access: _______________________
URL (web address): ___________________________________________
Use additional works cited form worksheets, if needed.
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Taxonomy of _____________
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WEB OF IDEAS
SUBTOPIC #1
SUBTOPIC #2
TOPIC
SUBTOPIC #3
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RESEARCH PAPER FRAME
Focus Questions:
 Why should this person be remembered?
 What led this person to become who he/she became? What happened in his/her life to
cause him/her to become the person he/she became?
 What did he/she have to overcome?
 What led to his/her success?
 What was his/her impact? Why should people know about him/her?
Intro:
________________________ (name of person – full name) was/is a/an ______________
(identity of accomplishment – leader, writer, teacher, president, activist, musician sports
hero/legend, etc.) who __________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________(changed/improved/invented, etc.).
______________ (last name of person) lived _________________________________________
___________________________________ (describe the time in which the person lived, so the
reader can better understand what life was like during this time). In order to succeed, ____
(he/she) had to overcome ________________________________________________________.
Because of __________________________ (last name of person) ______________________
________________________________________________________ (what changed in the world
because of him/her?).
Background Biography Information:
______________________ (last name of person) was born in __________ (year) in
__________________ (major city, state, country, if necessary). (Explain what life was like during
this time for this person & how did what was happening affect him/her? For example, was there a
war going on? Was he/she facing racial boundaries? Was he/she raised in a family where they
didn’t have a lot? Etc.): _________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
(Describe family life, education, struggles he/she faced, success at an early age, is there another
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person who helped this person overcome any hardships? etc., only the most important
information!): __________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
Because ___________________ (last name of person) faced _____________________________
______ (he/she) decided__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________(what was his/her goal?).
Body Paragraph:
Topic: Accomplishment & Achievements
Details:
1.
2.
3.
Body Paragraph:
Topic: Impact on Society
Details:
1.
2.
3.
Conclusion:
_______________________ (last name of person) has proven that _________________
___________________________________________________________ (what did he/she
accomplish & how did he/she do so?). Early in life, _______________________ (last name of
person) _____________________________________________ (what did he/she have to
overcome?). Because of _______(his/her) _________________ (trait that describes the person:
perseverance, intelligence, ability, risk-taking, talent, etc.) ____________________(last name of
person) was able to _________________________________ (how would you describe his/her
success?). _________________________________________________________ (describe the
impact this person has made).
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OUTLINE – Classifying Information (Tree Map)
*You must choose one outline to complete
Introduction
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Conclusion
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Name________________Core___
OUTLINE
*You must choose one outline to complete
Introduction paragraph:
Grabber___________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Sentence about 1st body
paragraph_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Sentence about 2nd body
paragraph_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Sentence about 3rd body
paragraph_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Clincher(restate topic
sentence__________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Body Paragraph 1:
Topic
Sentence:_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Detail/Example_____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Detail/Example_____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Detail/Example_____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Closing Sentence (transitional
Sentence)_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Body Paragraph 2:
Topic
Sentence:_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Detail/Example_____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
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Detail/Example_____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Detail/Example_____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Closing Sentence (transitional
Sentence)_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Body Paragraph 3:
Topic
Sentence:_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Detail/Example_____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Detail/Example_____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Detail/Example_____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_______________________
Closing Sentence (transitional
Sentence)_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Conclusion:
Rephrase the main
idea______________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Summarize 1st body
paragraph_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Summarize 1st body
paragraph_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Summarize 1st body
paragraph_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Closing sentence (give
opinion)___________________________________________________
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“No-No” WORDS FOR FORMAL WRITING
As you edit your paper, circle any of these words – if you find them in your
paper – and make sure to change and replace them for the final copy. Add a
tally mark(s) to the words/phrases you found – and then be sure to change
them!
Me
I
You
In this paragraph I will…
Let’s read on to find out…
My paper is about…
My story is about….
Let me tell you about….
This paper is about…
Here is some information on…
Don’t you want to read about…
I hope you enjoyed my paper…
I tried to tell you…
And that was my paper…
The End
We
Remember, in a research paper:
 No feelings or opinions should be expressed (i.e. Annie Oakley was
awesome; or, Annie Oakley was the greatest woman to ever shoot a
rifle...unless it’s proved in your research!)
 No pronouns (I, me, you, we, etc.)
AUTHOR’S EDIT & EVALUATION
1 = Not Yet; 2 = Emerging; 3 = Developing; 4 = Maturing; 5 = WOW! Strong
Content: Organization & Ideas
Proper title page
Opening paragraph introduced the topic
Facts are stated in your own words
Topic sentences include the main idea
Details in paragraphs support main idea
Paper highlights IMPACT
Concluding paragraphs sums up report
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Grammar, Mechanics & Word Choice
Avoids “No-No” words
Uses paragraphs, indents
Uses variety of sentence lengths
Starts sentences with a variety of words
No spelling errors
Capitalized and punctuated correctly
Works cited in correct format
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RESEARCH PAPER CALENDAR & DUE DATES
February – March 2012
Monday
1/30
Tuesday
1/31
Wednesday
2/1
Thursday
2/2
Topic Selection
Sheet Handed Out
Friday
2/3
-
2/6
2/7 Intro to Note
2/8
Topic Selection
Sheet due
-
taking
*M.C Presentation
2/13-
2/14
2/15
2/16
2/17
Classroom:
Research
-Start Taxonomy
*You will need your
supplies today
Classroom and
M.C: Research
1st 20 Note cards
due
M.C and
classroom
research
Classroom: organize
notecards
- 2nd 20 Note
cards due
(Total: 40)
2/20
2/21
2/22
2/23
2/24
No School
Classroom
- Finish Taxonomy
- Begin Impact &
Sub Topics (Idea
Web)
*Classroom
- Continue Impact
& Sub Topics (Idea
Web)
-Begin Outline
*Classroom
- Continue Outline
- Works Cited Forms
Completed (in
packet)
-3rd 20 Note cards
due (Total: 60)
- Format title page,
spacing, etc. typed
Transition
sentences
-Due: Impact,
Research
Frame, Outline
& 1st Parent
Signature
2/28
2/29
3/1
*C. L
- Type rough draft
and Works Cited
page
Peer Edit
*C. L
- Parent Edit of
Rough Draft with
2nd Parent
Signature Due
-Typing
3/2*C L
-last day to
type final
paper
3/6
3/7
3/8
3/9
*CLASSROOM
Presentations
*CLASSROOM
Presentations
3/15
*CLASSROOM
Presentations
3/17
*CLASSROOM
Presentations
2/27
*C.L
- Type Rough Draft
3/5
2/9 Note taking
Note taking –
overview of
filling out note
cards
-Packet handed
out w/ calendar
Final paper due
2/10
Continue to research
in Science class
Classroom
presentation
Overview
3/12
3/13
3/14
*CLASSROOM
Presentations
*CLASSROOM
Presentations
*CLASSROOM
Presentations
M.C. = Media Center
C.L. = Computer Lab
P = Presentation
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