Assignment - Write a Junior Seminar Research Paper.

Outlines -

Introduction

• Effective 'hook'
• Introduces research question and its significance
• Explains 2-3 strands of argument or investigation
• Makes a clear, substantive, and debatable claim

Content and Evidence

• Thoroughly discusses each strand of argument or investigation
• Substantively addresses the role of both citizens and states
• Includes between 2 and 5 in-text or block quotations that are carefully selected, properly introduced, and discussed
• When not quoted, evidence is effectively paraphrased and summarized
• Explains at least one different perspective or counter-arguments on the topic
• Fully substantiates the claim

Mechanics

• Few errors in grammar, usage, and spelling.
• Organization aids the reader's understanding.
• Transitions link ideas and connect paragraphs.

Citations and Formatting

• Uses MLA 8 style formatting (heading, title, page numbers, etc.
• In-text citations used properly.
• Works Cited complete and in MLA 8 format.