The English 1A research paper is a multi-source argument of considerable length, meant to be used as a culminating benchmark activity to assess whether students have met several of the course‘s

The English 1A research paper is a multi-source argument of considerable length, meant to be used as a culminating benchmark activity to assess whether students have met several of the course‘s Student Performance Objectives, including the ability to sustain a unified and coherent college level argument, to find and use library materials for an extended paper, to smoothly integrate paraphrases and quotations that provide support for the thesis, and to document sources correctly using MLA style. Additionally, the research paper allows students to show they have achieved several of the course‘s Student Learning Outcomes, including the ability to write a cogent well-developed argument that clearly articulates a thesis supported by textual evidence; to select, evaluate, interpret, and synthesize sources in the service of an argument; and to document sources (print, electronic, and other) in MLA style. The following guidelines define the characteristics of the 1A research paper as required by the English Division: Rhetorical Approach: -The paper must be an argument, not a personal essay (essay must have third person pronouns). -Acceptable kinds of arguments include, but are not limited to, Arguments of Definition, Causal Arguments, Arguments of Evaluation, and Arguments of Proposal. These approaches may be combined, as they often are in a Problem/Solution paper. Sources and Documentation: -Because of the extended length of the paper, a minimum of seven sources must be used, the majority of which must be found through library research. It is unnecessary to require more than 10 sources. -Each student is required to use at least one of each of the following source types: (1) book, (2) scholarly journal, (3) newspaper, (4) magazine. The periodicals may be print or electronic sources (from Shatford Library's electronic database). -Wikipedia, like other reference sources, may be used at the exploratory stage to give students an overview of a subject, but may not be included among the sources cited in the paper. -In-text citations and a Works Cited page must follow MLA style. Length: -The paper should be 6-7 pages in length with an additional Works Cited page, which is required. Additional helpful guidelines are found in Rules for Writers, which all 1A students are required to purchase. Requirements: -Typed, double-spaced, with 1” margins on all sides. -Times New Roman; 12 font -Follow the MLA format guidelines for the first page of your essay. -Follow the MLA format guidelines for your essay‘s page numbers. -Provide a separate Works Cited list that conforms to the MLA format style. -Use at least seven documented library sources. Scholarly sources (book, encyclopedia, or scholarly journal) are the most credible -Organize essay (introduction, at least four body paragraphs, and a conclusion). -Follow guidelines for quotes and paraphrases. -Support your clearly stated thesis with relevant, ample evidence. All evidence must be analyzed. -Correct grammatical and spelling errors. Due Date: December 6th 2024