Lee Vining High School

Senior Thesis 2011

Research Paper Requirements

 

 

  1. Preliminary topic: choose an academic topic related to your career interest.
  2. Notecards: at least 200 notecards
  3. Detailed topic
    1. Description of the topic with at least 4 major focus areas and some subcategories
  4. Sources: at least 10 sources
    1. a combination of books, periodicals, and other sources (at least 3 books)
    2. at least one interview
  5. UNR Library Trip: All seniors will travel to UNR to gather sources for their papers (attendance on this trip is required for the class) Monday September 12th
  6. Bibliography: MLA format, Works Cited, at least 10 sources listed and cited in the actual paper
  7. Outline: a formal outline showing the main areas of focus and subcategories
  8. Paper length: 15 page minimum
    1. double spaced, Times Roman 12 pt., 1 inch margins
    2. Three drafts
  9. Graphics and Charts: at least 3 appropriate graphics or charts to supplement your research paper
  10. Internal Citations: you must cite all specific information and quotations in your paper (generally at least one citation per paragraph)
  11. Quotations: you must include at least 5 illuminating quotations in the paper
  12. See the Grading Criteria Sheet for full details

 

Due Dates

Preliminary Topic:                                                      Monday, August 29th

First 60 notecards:                                                      Thursday, September 8th

UNR library trip                                                         Monday, September 12th

Second 50 notecards:                                                  Friday, September 16th

Detailed topic:                                                            Tuesday, September 20th

Third 50 notecards:                                                     Friday, September 23rd    

Fourth 50 notecards:                                                   Friday, September 30th 

Outline:                                                                       Wednesday, October 5th

Bibliography:                                                              Friday, October 7th

First Draft:                                                                  Friday, October 21st               

Second Draft:                                                              Friday, October 28th 

Final Draft:                                                                 Thursday, November 10th
Multi-media Presentation (first draft)                        Friday, November 18th

Multi-media Presentation D2 (final draft)                  Friday, December 2nd 

Actual Presentations                                                   December 15th & 16th