| Three Elements: Source Worksheets, Outline Worksheet, and Final
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- Source Worksheets: You will fill out a minimum of five
source worksheets. These are designed to get you "into" your
source material and help you do research for your paper. Each worksheet
requires bibliography information, asks questions about your source,
and should demonstrate the relevance of the source to your paper. This
means you will need to start your research early and think about your
paper topic--the better to get you started and avoid procrastination!
: ) See Source Worksheets--all source
worksheets must be submitted typed with appropriate headings. 25
points
- Outline Worksheet: You will fill out one outline worksheet.
This will demonstrate your preparedness to write your paper. It will
ask for a thesis statement/statement of purpose, major arguments or
points including specific documented examples, and the conclusions.
See Outline Worksheet--all outline
worksheets must be submitted typed with appropriate headings. 25
points
- Final Draft: This is where all your hard work comes together--you
will build on the research completed and your outlines to create a cohesive
narrative. The full-text portion of your term paper has specific requirements
that you must follow for grammar, style, and reference. Make yourself
familiar with them and use the Rampolla reference manual at all times
for the citations and bibliography. See requirements below. 50 points
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| Sources: |
- Minimum five sources required. You may use the textbook
and class lecture notes but they do not count toward the minimum five
sources, which can be books, articles, journals, newspapers, original
documents such as letters, diaries, papers, pamphlets, websites, etc.
I strongly discourage the use of encyclopedias (bound or CD-ROM)--as
a college student, you should have acquired better research skills than
to use a compilation source. Encyclopedias can prove useful as a place
to start for general knowledge but you should search out information
that specifically relates to your topic.
- On-line sources are fine, but should be used cautiously for original
web-based information. Be critical of what you find on-line--ask yourself
how reliable the source is and whether it can be trusted as fact rather
than fiction. Sites associated with academic institutions, government
agencies, and research facilities are generally safe but be wary. If
you are in doubt, ask me. Also, please be aware of the proper reference
format for on-line sources by checking your manual before you
begin searching.
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| Basic Requirements for Final Draft: |
- Each paper must be typed, double-spaced, 10 to 12-point font (Arial,
Times New Roman, or typeface only), and a minimum of six full
pages (text only included--citations, bibliography, and cover page
do not count) .
- The paper must be numbered (upper right, lower right, or lower center)and
stapled (upper left corner). Please do not use folders, binders, etcetera.
- Margins should be a standard 1-inch on all sides.You must have a cover
sheet, in-text citations (footnotes or endnotes ONLY), and a bibliography,
following guidelines as indicated in the Rampolla reference manual.
Please pay attention to proper rules of grammar, spelling, organization,
verb agreement, and other guidelines as you prepare these assignments--you
will be graded on them as required by the Gordon Rule and college-level
academia. See Writing Tips.
- Cover sheet: Must include title for the paper, topic #, your
name, course and section number (EUH 2000 Section 2), my name (Mrs.
Amy Darty), and the date of submission.
- References and Citations: Footnotes or endnotes only,
as indicated by an Arabic or Roman numeral--NO PARENTHETICAL CITATIONS.
This means that you should not, under any circumstances, put source
information in parenthesis at the end of a sentence. If you do, your
paper will receive a grade of zero. Likewise, if the in-text citations
are left out of the papr, this is also grounds for a zero.
These citations stand alone--that means that you do not link it with
your bibliography using a number listing. Rather, each in-text citation
has its own number, even if you reuse the same source or page number.
For example, if your paper has 40 citations, then they will be numbered
in increasing numerical order from 1 to 40 until all notes are completed.You
must use Mary Lynn Rampolla's reference manual (a required text) for
this paper. If you have any doubts or have not used footnotes or endnotes
before, please see me for help.
- Bibliography: This is a listing of all the sources you consulted,
which may exceed the minimum five sources that you submit on your worksheets.
Unlike a works cited page, a bibliography tells your reader what research
you did and the availability of various sources on the subject. A bibliography
page should never have numbered entries and is considered separate from
footnotes or endnotes. If the bibliography is left out of the papr,
this is grounds for a zero. See Rampolla reference manual for specifics.
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| EEK! I Need Help!: |
- Relax...all students have access to library assistance on researching
history topics through a PERC service. Undergraduate students may make
PERC appointments at the Library reference desk (main floor) for help
finding leads on research topics, sources, and information. Generally,
you must make an appointment 24 hours in advance. You will get a one-on-one
session with a librarian who specializes in your area of research who
will help you with searches, library databases, and locating materials.
This is a free service. Let them help--that's why they are there. I
am also quite willing to help students in their research so feel free
to seek me out.
- Help with writing is available from the UCF Writing Center, located
in MOD 608, as well as from me. Please allow reasonable time for us
to help you with brainstorming and revision. For info, call (407) 823-2197.
- If you have not done footnotes or endnotes before or simply need a
refresher, I am available for questions at any time. The Rampolla reference
manual is quite thorough but I'm here if you need me.
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| Importance of Due Dates: |
- Each assignment must be turned in before the end of class on the day
it is due. If you are unable to attend, you are still responsible for
turning in the work on time (or early if necessary), even if it means
sending a courier. The time due remains the same. Absolutely NO late
papers will be accepted without documentation of extremely extenuating
circumstances!
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| Academic Dishonesty: |
- Plagiarism and cheating are not tolerated and have
no excuse. Inaccurate or lack of required documentation (footnotes
or endnotes and a bibliography), handing in the same or similar assignments
(paraphrasing another), or cheating on exams are grounds for academic
probation or expulsion. Have respect for your abilities, the subject
matter, and your instructor by doing your own work. For questions,
see UCF Policy on Academic Honesty.
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