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Research Paper on To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Must have a well crafted thesis statement! Must include To Kill a Mockingbird as the primary source and TWO secondary sources. Length: The paper is to be from 3 to 6 pages long, not counting the Title and Works Cited pages. Sources: The Works Cited page should include a minimum of three works, one primary source (To Kill a Mockingbird) and at least two secondary sources. Only two internet sites will be accepted as secondary sources. Internet sources are limited to .edu, .net, or .org sites (wikipedia.org is NOT an acceptable .org source) All sources used for writing the paper must be cited. Research source material: You are only required to have a minimum of three research sources 1 primary source (To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee) and 2 secondary topic research sources All secondary sources can be web based All web based sources are limited to .org, .edu, or .govs If you would like to use a .com source, you must clear it with me first. You may use print sources if you have access to them. E-books count as print sources Length Requirement: All research papers must be between 3 – 6 pages in length. You must include a work cited page. You no longer need a separate title page (use the traditional MLA header instead). MLA rules on spacing, font, and margins are still expected to be followed. Thesis Proposal: You are not required to submit a thesis proposal, but you are required to satisfy the thesis criteria below. You will have an opportunity to conference individually with me on Thursday- if you are not confident about your thesis, please be sure to do so. Research Paper Due Date: Monday, May 18th during your class period. *Remember that the research paper is your final exam and failure to submit it Monday will result in a zero for your final exam grade. Thesis statement template: Option 1: Insert author’s name add a verb (what is the author doing? (ex. suggests, illustrates, cautions, step 1 step 2 encourages, explores, discourages, etc) explain the connection between the primary source step 3 and the secondary topic what writing strategy is used tie it back to the primary source by step 4 step 5 ending with the form/ title. Example: Emily Dickinson reveals her own struggle with clinical depression through the use of vivid imagery in her poem, “There is a Certain Slant of Light”. Option 2: Introduce the primary source form, title, and author, add a verb (what is the author doing? (ex. step 1 Step 2 suggests, illustrates, cautions, encourages, explores, reveals, discourages, etc) explain the connection between the primary source and the secondary topic what writing strategy is used Step 3 step 4 Example: In her poem “There is a Certain Slant of Light,” Emily Dickinson reveals her own struggle with clinical depression and agoraphobia through the use of vivid imagery. Please note: every thesis MUST tie the primary source to the secondary topic with the appropriate verb and include a writing strategy. Possible verbs: Possible Writing Strategies: Explores setting Illustrates characterization Encourages imagery Discourages diction Reveals symbolism Cautions allegory Suggests conflict
