Janelle's Introduction to Research Guide

Hi ENGL 105! 

I hope you find this guide helpful as you complete your research for your final paper. If you have questions after the session, feel free to contact me or another librarian for assistance. You can find a link to book an appointment with me or my email on the left of this page under my profile. 

Best of luck on your assignments! 

-Janelle

For this assignment the students will write an original research paper making use of the research methodology that has been discussed in this class  You can choose to write on any topic of your choice but you must discuss with me a tentative outline of the essay before you start writing it. In case you find it difficult to zero in on a topic, you can always set up a meeting with me and discuss your ideas. The assignment requires you to follow the steps mentioned below:

1.         Think of a Topic (You can pick any topic that you feel strongly about).

2.         Decide if your essay is going to be an argumentative paper, a comparative analysis or an informative paper.

3.         Make an outline (Use lecture notes and information provided in your textbook).

4.         Discuss this outline with me.

5.         Start making a bibliography of secondary sources 

6.         Write the essay and submit it on or before the deadline.  

Word Length: 1500 words (with a variable of 150 words)

Evaluation will be based upon:

• Logical and Coherent presentation of ideas with a well-crafted thesis statement (50 %)
• Correct use of the English Language (25 %)
• Proper use of primary and secondary sources (in-text citation and works cited list) (25%).
• A minimum of three secondary sources must be used and the sources should be cited using the MLA style.