Sophomore Research Paper
Directions: Use the following questions to construct your outline. Your introduction and
Conclusion should be written out in paragraph form!
1. Introduction Paragraph (type out the full paragraph when you go to hand in the
outline)
a. Hook
b. Introduction of topic (2-4 sentences to describe overall topic)
c. Thesis Statement (I argue that..)
d. Introduce all the Olympic Games
2. 1956 Olympic SUMMER Games
a. Where were the games held?
b. What two event sparked international boycotts of the games?
c. Explain the events of the Suez Crisis? (WWWWH)
d. Explain the Soviet invasion of Hungary? (WWWWH)
3. 1968 Olympic SUMMER Games
a. Where were the games held?
b. Why were these games a platform for human and civil rights in Mexico and the
U.S.?
c. Explain the Tlatelolco massacre. (WWWWWH)
d. Explain the Black Power movement? (WWWWWH)
4. 1972 Olympic SUMMER Games
a. Where were the games held?
b. Explain the events of the Munich Massacre. (WWWWWH)
c. Explain Israel’s response to the Munich Massacre.
d. Why did the Palestinian terrorists attack the Israeli athletes? (Explain the conflicts
between Israel and Palestine.) (WWWWWH)
5. 1984 Olympic SUMMER Games
a. Where were the games held?
b. Why did the Soviet Union and other countries boycott the games?
c. Explain the Cold War. (WWWWWH)
d. How did the Cold War impact the world community?
6. Conclusion Paragraph (type out the full paragraph when you go to hand in the
outline)
a. What were the controversies surrounding the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing,
China?
b. Answer the following question: Should the Untied States have boycotted the 2008
Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China?
Sophomore Research Paper Requirements
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5 pages typed minimum. Only typed papers will be accepted. Do not wait until
the last minute to print out your papers. Late papers will be marked down no
matter what. Save your paper to a disk to avoid problems! As a last resort, email
the paper to me as an attachment to mfranzyshen@nhvweb.net.
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12 point Times New Roman font only – anything different will not be accepted.
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Doubled spaced – it will not be accepted if it’s not double spaced and points will
be taken off if it is late due to spacing issues.
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In text citations are required. We will discuss this in class.
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Margins should be 1 inch top and bottom, 1 ¼ inch on the left and right – Papers
will not be accepted with larger margins and points will be taken off if it is late
due to margin issues.
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A works cited page is required. This page is not a part of your required 5 page
minimum.
a. You need to have at least 5 sources - No encyclopedias (internet or books)
and No Wikipedia:
i. 1 reputable database (Provided by Mrs. Konefal and Ms. Hickson)
ii. 2 print sources (books, magazines, etc.)
iii. 2 of sources of your choice (must be evaluated)
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A title page is required. Please include: title of paper, your name, teacher’s name,
title of course, and date.
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No binders or plastic covers. Please staple in top, left hand corner.
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Do Not use “I” or “You” or “We” statements, contractions “can’t” or “aren’t”,
slang words, abbreviations “w/”, or one page long paragraphs.
a. Use (I argue that..) to construct your thesis statement
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Do Not Cheat or Plagiarize in any way.
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NO EXCEPTIONS ON THE DUE DATE. 10 points will be deducted each day
the paper is late.
Sophomore Research Paper Rubric
Format:
Title page, page headers/numbers
12 font Times New Roman
Double spaced and proper margins
MLA formatted Works Cited page
Proper MLA parenthetical documentation (In-text citation)
5 pages typed
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/20
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Structure
Thesis statement *** Underlined Thesis***
Logical sequencing and well-developed paragraphs
Correct grammar and spelling
Proper mechanics (No “I”, “You”, or “We” statements, contractions, slang,
or abbreviations)
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Content
All topics discussed; including conclusion paragraph
Appropriate examples and substantial detail
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/30
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/25
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/75
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Total =
/200