The Multigenre Research Paper

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The Multigenre Research Paper
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Some Genres You Can Use (We will look at some
sample genres together)
Ads Diaries Observations Allegories Dramas P
arables Autobiographies Editorials Propaganda Bal
lads Evaluations Quotations Book
reviews Historical Fiction Reports Brochures Int
erviews Resumes Bulletins Journals Satires Cart
oons Letters Sermons Collages Monologues Tele
grams Commentaries Myths Travel
folders Collages Obituaries Tributes Critiques
News articles Warnings
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Pick a Topic
Your packet contains a description of the 8th
Grade History Curriculum . You may choose any
topic on the list. Pick some- thing that
interests you, something that you will want to
work on for 10 to 12 weeks.
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Requirements

• Four different genresat least six pages of
  writing.
• At least one appropriate graphic.
• Annotated Works Cited (MLA)list the sources you
• used and a brief explanation of how you used
  them.
• A repetenda transition that connects each
  section
• of your work. This can be a series of
  pictures or a
• particular written format. (See samples in
  packet)
• An introductionThis does not count as one of
  your
• genres.
• A table of contents page that states the title,
  genre,
• and page number of each part of your paper.
• A header containing your last name and page .

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Notebooks
You will need a spiral notebook that you will use
only on this research project! I will check your
notebook on Fridays. If you have anything in the
notebook besides your research notes, you will
lose points! The research packet has a page
showing you how to set up your notebook and I
will explain it. You will lose serious points if
you do not use this method.
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How to Take Notes
Notes
???
Comments/Ideas
Write citation information at top of page. Take
note on source here.
Comments about the information you found. Ideas
on how to use the information. How does this
information fit into your research? What can you
do with the information?
Ques. about source or info.
(Spiral of notebook)
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Internet Sources
You may staple Internet sources into your
notebook and highlight important information. (We
will talk about how to highlight correctly.)
Only staple one Internet page on one notebook
page. So if you Internet article is three pages
long, it will require three notebook pages with a
response written for each page.
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Internet Sources cont.
Because of the vast amount of information on the
Internet (both accurate and inaccurate), you will
need to complete an evaluation on any Internet
site you use in your research. The evaluation
form is in your packet. We will discuss the form
and do a practice site evaluation together so you
know what to do. Keep all site evaluations with
your research.
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Writing Your Paper
Do not wait until November to start writing your
paper! You can begin drafting sections of your
paper as you research. Every part of your
multigenre paper must be revised and edited. Once
you have completed a first draft, you will post
the draft to our secure web site. Those students
who are assigned to respond to your pieces will
read it and give you constructive criticism.
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Writing Your Paper
So let your responders know that your have posted
a piece to the web site. I will also respond to
your pieces via the web site. After you have
received at least three responses to your piece,
you will revise it. This does not mean change
punctuation. This means rewrite it and repost it
to the web site, indicating that it is a
revision.
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Final Paper
Only pieces that have been revised and edited may
be included in your paper. I will keep track,
via the website, of your postings and revisions.
Everyone will have access to the Internet during
class time, so posting and responding should not
be a problem.
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Presentations
Every student will present a reading consisting
of two or more pieces written for the multigenre
research paper. Information on the presentation
is included in your research packet.
Presentations will be scheduled for the week
before winter break. You must be in school on the
day your presentation is scheduled.