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 26^th (end of the period)

First 50 notecards: Thursday, September 3^rd

UNR library trip Tuesday, September 8^th ?

Second 50 notecards: Monday, September 14^th

Detailed topic: Thursday, September 17^th

Third 50 notecards: Monday, September 21^st

Fourth 50 notecards: Monday, September 28^th

Outline: Monday, October 5^th

Bibliography: Friday, October 9^th

First Draft: Thursday, October 22^nd

Second Draft: Thursday, October 29^th

Final Draft: Monday, November 9^th
Multi-media Presentation (first draft) Thursday, November 19^th

Multi-media Presentation D2 (final draft) Friday, December 4^th

Actual Presentations Friday, December 11^th