Description
Choose this engaging, complete step-by-step MLA research project for your high school students. This comprehensive resource includes instructions and examples for completing every component of the research project: accessing legitimate sources, conducting preliminary reading to choose a subject, creating a thesis statement, locating information and completing note cards, organizing and outlining, composing, documenting with in-text citations and a Works Cited list, and editing drafts. Includes student checklists and scoring rubrics.
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American Diversity Theme
Studying American minority groups is critical. Traditional perspectives are often ethnocentric and omit the significant embodied narratives of non-white Americans and events that influenced the course of history and modern society. We must prioritize and include these minorities’ contributions in the study of American history, culture, and modern society. Students always find a compelling topic among the over 100 subjects offered in this important research project and embrace the chance to explore and appreciate diversity in America’s society.
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Included with this resource:
•List of 100+ possible subjects categorized
•Instructions for preliminary reading and evaluating sources including a link to additional explanation
•Outline of what should be covered in the report
•Creating a thesis statement step-by-step instructions with detailed example
•Notetaking instructions and several sample note cards
•Organizing, brainstorming, outlining instructions with example
•Tips for composing the informational essay
•Information and instructions for in-text citations and examples-includes a link to more information
•Example Works Cited page
•Writing checklists for proofreading and editing
•Teacher scoring rubric for the research process and the final product
•Tips for success in your classroom
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- The Zip file includes a PDF of the project and a PowerPoint version.
- The PowerPoint is great for presentation of the activities.
- The PowerPoint version allows you to edit the resource and print or push out your edited customized version.
Please keep in mind that sometimes if you open a PowerPoint in a different version of the program fonts and formatting can be affected.
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Throughout the project are examples using Frederick Douglass as a prominent Black man who greatly influenced Black culture and continues to be an exemplar of the fight for equal rights today: thesis statement, outline, notecards, in-text citations, Works Cited.
Thank you for considering this project for your students.
To explore more research resources, click below:
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McFARLAND, USA Movie Guide with Comprehension Analysis and Reflection Questions
THE DANGER OF A SINGLE STORY Ted Talk Discussion Worksheet
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MLA Research Project - Step-by-Step Instructions, Examples, Checklists, Rubrics
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Description
Choose this engaging, complete step-by-step MLA research project for your high school students. This comprehensive resource includes instructions and examples for completing every component of the research project: accessing legitimate sources, conducting preliminary reading to choose a subject, creating a thesis statement, locating information and completing note cards, organizing and outlining, composing, documenting with in-text citations and a Works Cited list, and editing drafts. Includes student checklists and scoring rubrics.
________________________________________
American Diversity Theme
Studying American minority groups is critical. Traditional perspectives are often ethnocentric and omit the significant embodied narratives of non-white Americans and events that influenced the course of history and modern society. We must prioritize and include these minorities’ contributions in the study of American history, culture, and modern society. Students always find a compelling topic among the over 100 subjects offered in this important research project and embrace the chance to explore and appreciate diversity in America’s society.
________________________________________
Included with this resource:
•List of 100+ possible subjects categorized
•Instructions for preliminary reading and evaluating sources including a link to additional explanation
•Outline of what should be covered in the report
•Creating a thesis statement step-by-step instructions with detailed example
•Notetaking instructions and several sample note cards
•Organizing, brainstorming, outlining instructions with example
•Tips for composing the informational essay
•Information and instructions for in-text citations and examples-includes a link to more information
•Example Works Cited page
•Writing checklists for proofreading and editing
•Teacher scoring rubric for the research process and the final product
•Tips for success in your classroom
________________________________________
- The Zip file includes a PDF of the project and a PowerPoint version.
- The PowerPoint is great for presentation of the activities.
- The PowerPoint version allows you to edit the resource and print or push out your edited customized version.
Please keep in mind that sometimes if you open a PowerPoint in a different version of the program fonts and formatting can be affected.
________________________________________
Throughout the project are examples using Frederick Douglass as a prominent Black man who greatly influenced Black culture and continues to be an exemplar of the fight for equal rights today: thesis statement, outline, notecards, in-text citations, Works Cited.
Thank you for considering this project for your students.
To explore more research resources, click below:
________________________________________
Related Products:
DIVERSITY Posters Colorful and Engaging Quotes
McFARLAND, USA Movie Guide with Comprehension Analysis and Reflection Questions
THE DANGER OF A SINGLE STORY Ted Talk Discussion Worksheet
____________________________________________
Connect with me…
To follow my store and receive notifications
about new resources and store sales, click below:
FOLLOW O SOME GREAT STUFF FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS
Follow me anywhere and everywhere…
Subscribe to my monthly newsletter AND receive a valuable
free resource; click below:
Have a pleasant day! Lori O
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