Research Paper Time Line, Autumn, 2011

M. Hall

English 1301 / 1302 / 2320
17 October 2011

Research Paper Time Line

Please remember that without a satisfactory research paper you cannot pass the class.

We may have to be flexible on this schedule, said flexibility solely at the discretion of the instructor.

We will also work on other projects while on the research paper.

At least half of each class will be devoted to research paper drafts, questions, and mutual aid.  You must budget your time carefully.  Begin work now.

1. 17 October.  Hand out and discuss packet.

2. 24 October.  Topic and one-sentence thesis statement due. Turn this in on a full sheet of paper with a complete MLA heading for class sharing.  You are permitted ONE topic change only, this week only. Zero grade if not turned in.

3. 31 October. Working bibliography, typed in MLA format, due for class sharing. Zero grade if not turned in.

4.  7 November.  Pretty good / kinda / sorta typed rough draft with revised bibliography.  Zero grade if not turned in.

5. 14 November. COMPLETE rough draft, including revised bibliography, typed in MLA format, due for class sharing.  Zero grade if not turned in.

6. 21 November. You will be awarded ten well-earned extra points on your research paper if it is turned in by this date unless your paper scores below 70.  Make a decision.

7. 28 November.  Your research paper is due on this date; however, your instructor will accept it next Monday without penalty.

8.  5 December. Late research paper due no later than Monday, 5 December, at 0945 for the morning class, 6:00 P.M. for the evening class; none will be accepted after that date, hour, and minute.  An absence or tardy on this day will not excuse you; the assignment was made in August.