Lee Vining High School
Senior Thesis 2010
Research Paper Requirements
- Preliminary
topic
- Notecards:
at least 200 notecards
- Detailed
topic
- Description
of the topic with at least 4 major focus areas and some subcategories
- Sources:
at least 10 sources
- a
combination of books, periodicals, and other sources (at least 3 books)
- at
least one interview
- UNR
Library Trip: All seniors will travel to UNR to gather sources for their
papers (attendance on this trip is required for the class)
- Bibliography:
MLA format, Works Cited, at least 10 sources listed and cited in the
actual paper
- Outline:
a formal outline showing the main areas of focus and subcategories
- Paper
length: 15 page minimum
- double
spaced, Times Roman 12 pt., 1 inch margins
- Three
drafts
- Graphics
and Charts: at least 3 appropriate graphics or charts to supplement your
research paper
- Internal
Citations: you must cite all specific information and quotations in your
paper (generally at least one citation per paragraph)
- Quotations:
you must include at least 5 illuminating quotations in the paper
- See
the Grading Criteria Sheet for full details
Due Dates
Preliminary Topic: Wednesday,
August 25th
First 50 notecards: Friday,
September 3rd
UNR library trip Tuesday,
September 7th
Second 50 notecards: Monday,
September 13th
Detailed topic: Thursday,
September 16th
Third 50 notecards: Monday,
September 20th
Fourth 50 notecards: Monday,
September 27th
Outline: Monday,
October 4th
Bibliography: Wednesday,
October 6th
First Draft: Friday,
October 22nd
Second Draft: Thursday,
October 28th
Final Draft: Tuesday,
November 9th
Multi-media Presentation (first draft) Thursday,
November 18th
Multi-media Presentation D2 (final draft) Friday,
December 3rd
Actual Presentations December
15th & 16th