Research Paper Requirements

Due date: April 25

I. Components

A.	Title Page

B.	Outline (See http://www.gersema.biz for an outline template.)

C.	Body of paper: 5 full pages minimum, 10 pages maximum

D.	Notes (2 required)

E.	Works Cited

II.	Citations

A.	3 word or phrase

B.	3 sentence quotes

C.	3 paraphrases

D.	2 indented quotes

III.	Sources

A.	5 minimum (only one encyclopedia or dictionary)

B.	This is a persuasive paper; it must contain the 4 stock issues

1.	Detail the problem

2.	Present your solution

3.	Discuss other solutions

4.	Explain why your solution is the best and discuss any additional benefits.

C.	Sources or photocopies must be submitted with paper.

IV.	Format

A.	Page headers with your last name and page number

B.	See page 387 - 405 in the Rottenberg text and MLA style in Hacker

C.	MLA style

Research Paper Requirements

Cathy Gersema

2005-04-06

Iowa Central Community College