Mrs. Curran English Class

Tips for Writing a Research Paper

Below are links you can use to help you write a research paper. Due Dates and Basic Requirements are also listed.

**Do not forget to cite within your paper and have a Works Cited/References Page IF YOU DON'T, IT IS PLAGIARISM! This will result in a 0 for the assignment. 

Students going into the Sciences, please use APA format; students going into the Arts, please use MLA format.

Tip on Selecting a Topic-  http://www.lib.duke.edu/libguide/choosing.htm

Tips on finding Background Information - http://www.lib.duke.edu/libguide/background.htm

Tips on Narrowing Your Topic-  http://www.lib.duke.edu/libguide/refininghtm

Tips on Selecting Resources - http://www.lib.duke.edu/libguide/selecting.htm 

Tips on Searching the Information - http://www.lib.duke.edu/libguide/searching.htm 

Tips on Evaluating Resources - http://www.lib.duke.edu/libguide/evaluating.htm 

Tips on Source Cards, Note Cards, and Outlines - http://faculty.fhu.edu/bcargile/102/SampleNoteCard.htm

A Resource to cite Works Cited/References - http://www.lib.duke.edu/libguide/cite/works_cited.htm

20 Note Cards/ 3 Source Cards (minimum) -  Due April 8, 2005

Outline - Due April 15, 2005

Rough Draft - Due April 25, 2005

Final Typed Draft - Due May 2, 2005

    Final Draft Requirements:  Font Type: Times New Roman,

                                            Font Size: 12 Font

                                            Title Page 4 pages minimum (excluding title page and works cited)

                                                   - Title of Paper, Your First and Last Name, English 10 - Honors, Date

                                            Header with Last Name and Page Number on Top Right

Doddridge County High School

April 7, 2004