Important Stuff to Remember About Your Research Essay:1. You will revise your position essay into a research essay by integrating quotes and paraphrases into it from outside sources.2. You should have a minimum of three sources. Each of these sources must come from Valencia’s databases. (I highly recommend using Opposing Viewpoints, Points of View, and Newsstand.) Also, each source must be listed on the Works Cited page using proper MLA guidelines.3. You should have a minimum of six quotes or citations. Each quote or paraphrase must be taken from one of your chosen sources. Also, each quote or paraphrase must be in the proper MLA format for in-text citations.4. Your essay should be between 1,000-1,200 words. Of course, you are revising your position essay into a research paper by adding quotes and paraphrases, so you already have a minimum of 800 words before you even begin.5. The entire essay should be in MLA format. In other words, do not include a cover page, an abstract, photos, or nonstandard fonts.6. You must submit your essay as an MSWord attachment. Any other format will not be accepted.7. Your research essay will be checked for plagiarism. Please do not be tempted into copying an essay or sections of an essay from somewhere else. If you have uncredited passages from outside sources, you could get a “0” on this essay!
THE FIRST ESSAY NEEDS TO BE TURNED INTO A MLA (DATES)
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