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English Research Paper-Children’s Literature (160 points)

You will be writing a brief, informative research paper for English class.  The topic of the papers will be Children’s Literature.  I will give you a list of several children’s authors; you will choose one (or choose your own, pending approval) and re-read at least two of his or her books.  Choose an author with whom you are familiar; this will make your research enjoyable and rewarding! 

To study the author in-depth, you will conduct research to find any books, magazine articles, newspaper articles, or web sites that contain literary criticisms of the author’s works.

As you re-read the books, and as you conduct your research, you will solidify a thesis statement that you will prove in a two- to three-page research paper.  You will also present an oral report (see Oral Presentation section) to share your findings with the class.
 

Requirements

Length

• 2-3 pages typed, double-spaced (about 300 words/page)

         N.B. The 2-3 pages do not include the title page or the bibliography 
         page.

Format

• Title page

• Footnotes (MLA format)

• Annotated bibliography page

Sources

• Minimum of 2 primary sources (the books by “your” authors)

• Minimum of 3 evidence quotes from the primary source books

• Minimum of 3 literary criticism sources (book articles, magazine articles, appropriate Web pages)

      N.B. Encyclopedias may not be counted among the 3 literary criticism 
      sources.

• Minimum of 3 evidence quotes from the literary criticism sources

Oral Presentations

• Choose one of the following:

    
 
Late Penalties:

• Parts 1-6: 2 points/day (including weekends!)

• Final Draft: 10 points/day