Lee Vining High School

Senior Thesis 2010

Research Paper Requirements

 

 

  1. Preliminary topic
  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)
  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:                                                       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