Senior Thesis 2009
Research Paper Requirements
1. Preliminary topic
2. Notecards: at least 200 notecards
3. Detailed topic
a. Description of the topic with at least 4 major focus areas and some subcategories
4. Sources: at least 10 sources
a. a combination of books, periodicals, and other sources (at least 3 books)
b. at least one interview
5. Bibliography: MLA format, Works Cited, at least 10 sources listed and cited in the actual paper
6. Outline: a formal outline showing the main areas of focus and subcategories
7. Paper length: 18 page minimum
a. double spaced, Times Roman 12 pt., 1 inch margins
b. Three drafts
8. Graphics and Charts: at least 3 appropriate graphics or charts to supplement your research paper
9. Internal Citations: you must cite all specific information and quotations in your paper (generally at least one citation per paragraph)
10. Quotations: you must include at least 5 illuminating quotations in the paper
11. See the Grading Criteria Sheet for full details
Due Dates
Preliminary Topic: Wednesday, August 26th (end of the period)
First 50 notecards: Thursday, September 3rd
UNR library trip Tuesday, September 8th ?
Second 50 notecards: Monday, September 14th
Detailed topic: Thursday, September 17th
Third 50 notecards: Monday, September 21st
Fourth 50 notecards: Monday, September 28th
Outline: Monday, October 5th
Bibliography: Friday, October 9th
First Draft: Thursday, October 22nd
Second Draft: Thursday, October 29th
Final Draft: Monday,
November 9th
Multi-media Presentation (first draft) Thursday,
November 19th
Multi-media Presentation D2 (final draft) Friday, December 4th
Actual Presentations Friday, December 11th