Title: Research Paper
1Research Paper
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3APA Format 5points
- Correct Title Page Format
- Original title
- Correct page s
- Double spaced throughout and no extra spaces
4 Abb. Title
1 An Original Title Your Name African
Canadian Studies 11 B-Block Ms. Reid Due Date
5In-text Citations References 5points
- All sources used for quotes, paraphrasing,
statistics and facts are credible and sited
correctly. (min. 5) Uses a variety throughout. - All sources (5) are accurately documented on an
APA format Reference Page. Uses 2 non-web based
sources.
6Citations
- (Author, date, page )
- (Reid, 2005, p.5) (Reid, 2005, para.5)
- No date (Author, page )
- (Reid, p.5)
- No Author (Abb. Title, date, page )
- (Apartheid, 2005, p.5) or (Apartheid, p.5)
7References
- Heading (References) and page
- Alphabetical order
- 2nd and subsequent lines are indented
- Double-space entire page
- Titles are in italics
- Last name of author, first name.
8References
Title 5 References DiLorenzo, Thomas.
(2002). The Economics of Slavery. Retrieved
September 17th, 2007, from http//www.lewr ckwe
ll.com/dilorenzo/dilorenzo29.html Dodson,
Howard. (2003). How Slavery Helped Build a
World Economy. Retrieved on September 17th,
2007, from http//news.nationalgeographic.com/
news/ 2003/01/0131_030203_jubilee2.html Field,
Ron. (1995). African Peoples of the Americas.
Great Britain Cambridge University
Press.. Slavery. (n.d.) Retrieved on September
17th, 2007, from http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
slavery The Economics of Slavery. (n.d.)
Retrieved on September 17th, 2007, from
www.digitalhisotry.uh.edu/database/ article_dis
play.cfm?HHID80
9Introduction Thesis Statement5 points
- The introduction is inviting, states the main
topic and previews the structure of the paper. - Thesis statement names the topic of the essay and
outlines the 3 main points to be discussed. - Things not to do
- Do not say In this paper I will or The
purpose of this essay - Do not use a dictionary or encyclopedia
definition to start your essay.
10Argument 1 5 points
- Information clearly relates to the main topic.
Includes several supporting details and/or
examples. - All of the evidence and examples are specific,
relevant and explanations are given that show how
each pieces of evidence supports the authors
position. - Demonstrates critical thinking and an in depth
understanding.
11Argument 2 5 points
- Information clearly relates to the main topic.
Includes several supporting details and/or
examples. - All of the evidence and examples are specific,
relevant and explanations are given that show how
each pieces of evidence supports the authors
position. - Demonstrates critical thinking and an in depth
understanding.
12Argument 3 5 points
- Information clearly relates to the main topic.
Includes several supporting details and/or
examples. - All of the evidence and examples are specific,
relevant and explanations are given that show how
each pieces of evidence supports the authors
position. - Demonstrates critical thinking and an in depth
understanding.
13Conclusion 5 points
- Strong conclusion leaves the reader solidly
understanding your position - Effectively restates the thesis
- Clear and effective summary of supporting
arguments with smooth transitions - Leaves the reader with something to think about.
- Males connections to the global world or the
authors personal experience/opinion.
14Organization Mechanics 5 points
- Details are placed in a logical order and the way
they are presented effectively keeps the interest
of the reader. - Highly effective topic sentences concluding
sentences - A variety of thoughtful transitions are used and
clearly show how the ideas are connected.
(between examples within a paragraph and between
paragraphs) - Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling
that distracts the reader from the content. - No contractions and small numbers are spelled
out. - Quotes introduced and explained.
15Post it! Activity
- Name
- Predicted mark of rough draft
- What did you do well?
- Name
- Predicted mark of final draft (after editing)
- What do you need to fix?