RESEARCH REPORT

The paper must be done in ink.
If the paper is hand written it will be at least 10 pages. If the paper is typed it will be at least 5 pages. A picture or map does not count as a page, but they are highly recommended.
Make sure you document any idea that is not yours. We do not write using plagiarism!!!!! We will be discussing the proper procedure in a class lesson.
Sources: You are required to use at least four (4) sources. These sources must be approved by me no later than March 30, 2001. The Fifth source may be an encyclopedia and the sixth ssource may be your textbook. (They may not count as one of the the required sources).
You are writing about a specific country in the world. Make sure you inform the reader of your paper the important aspects of that country. Include history as well as current information. A FEW THINGS TO CONSIDER:
- Location, maps
- Important dates in history
- Important leaders
- Downfalls and uprisings in the government
- Modern life in that state
- The people and their culture
- Products and resources
- If you have a problem and would like to narrow your topic down, make sure that you discuss it with me.
This research paper is designed for you. Make sure you use your time wisely!!! Keep with the schedule. You will be graded on each assignment, as well as the final project.
- TOPIC CHOSEN - 10 POINTS
- SOURCE APPROVAL - 30 POINTS
- OUTLINE - 75 POINTS
- ROUGH DRAFT - 100 POINTS FINAL REPORT
- WRITTEN - 200 POINTS
- ORAL - 50 POINTS You may choose any country in the world. Topics will be chosen by the lottery system on March 21, 2001. Make sure you have a few ideas in mind.
  Your report must include a Works Cited of all the sources you use. I will give you the format at a laater date.
  SCHEDULE OF DUE DATES:
  MARCH 21 - TOPIC CHOSEN SIGNED PARENT FORM DUE
  MARCH 30 - SOURCE APPROVAL
  APRIL 6 - OUTLINE DUE
  MAY 14 - ROUGH DRAFT DUE
  MAY 29 - FINAL COPY DUE (ORAL AND WRITTEN)