Research and Technology
1.3
Use clear research questions and suitable research methods (e.g., library, electronic media, personal interview) to elicit and
present evidence from primary and secondary sources.
1.4
Develop the main ideas within the body of the composition through supporting evidence (e.g., scenarios, commonly held
beliefs, hypotheses, definitions).
1.5
Synthesize information from multiple sources and identify complexities and discrepancies in the information and the
different perspectives found in each medium (e.g., almanacs, microfiche, news sources, in-depth field studies, speeches, journals,
technical documents).
1.6
Integrate quotations and citations into a written text while maintaining the flow of ideas.
Victorian Era Research Paper
In order for you to better understand the novel Great Expectations by Charles
Dickens, you will need to complete a short research project on the author and
the Victorian Time Era. The goal of the project is to expose you to the research
process, the research essay, and to give you a better understanding of the time
period of the novel’s setting.
Your research essay will focus on 5 different areas:
 Charles Dickens
 Victoria Era Overview
 Life in the Victorian Era
 Gender Roles in Victorian Era
 Education in the Victorian Era
These 5 areas will become 5 paragraphs in your research paper.
You will need to find at least 3 articles to use as sources. In order for the
source to be legitimate, you will need to provide the author or publishing
information for the article. I will not accept articles without author or publishing
information.
You will need to complete at least 15 note cards for the research. You will
follow the example I give you in order to be successful. Not following directions
will make you lose points.
After your note cards, you will have to complete an outline. This will be your
rough draft to your final essay. You will follow the format I provide for you.
Your final draft will be a maximum of 3 pages following MLA guidelines. Not
following MLA rules will result in your teacher not accepting your essay.
Library Research Date: November 8-9
3 Sources Due Date: November 10-14
15 MLA Source cards Due: November 17
Outline Due Date: November 30
Research Paper Due Date: December 7
Not meeting DUE dates will result in automatic half credit for the assignment.
No Exceptions will be given. Plan ahead and make good choices.