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MLA Research Project
Topic Selection:
You must have a position/side/opinion on your topic. You cannot research "marijuana," you CAN research "Should marijuana be legalized in all 50 states?" (In fact, LOTS of your classmates are going to choose this topic, so make sure you can write a competitive paper if you choose this topic as well). Formatting: MLA
Sources: you must have 3 CREDIBLE sources. (.edu, .gov, .org) Length: 3 page minimum, 4 page maximum Due: Thursday, April 13 Turn in method: digital (via Schoology) |
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Assignment Two: Using the very cool graphic to the left, write your CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH.
Your thesis statement should be inversely restated (If you there is a list of points, switch their order. If you don't have an order, reword the same statement.) Your sentences should get progressively less specific. You DO NOT introduce any new facts, details, etc. in your final paragraph. Your final paragraph should be no longer than five sentences! |
Assignment One: Using the very cool graphic to the left, write your INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH. Your topic sentence should introduce (or hint at) your topic. Your sentences should get progressively, more detailed. Your LAST SENTENCE should be your THESIS STATEMENT. |