You must have a minimum of 3 sources from the EFSC databases. Yes, I know there are other good sources, but one of the learning goals for this paper is to develop skills in using the databases. One of the three minimum required sources may be a book. The textbook, however, will be counted as an additional sources (not one of the three required minimum). Avoid using book reviews and encyclopedic information.
Sources may not be “googled” or come from other internet searches or from sources such as Wikipedia or Ask.com, though these sites may help you find keywords for exploring the databases.
Use careful MLA style and formatting. Avoid plagiarism by citing ALL sources in the text of the manuscript. This includes quotations, certainly, but also a body of information you learned from a specific source and which you have put in your own words. At the end of that body of information (a paragraph, for instance), simply cite your source in parentheses. Avoid long quotations or an abundance of direct quotes. It is best to put information in your own words, and then cite the source.
This is a research paper. Do not take a side or try to make an argument. Present the information found in expert source material. With controversial topics, balance the paper by reflecting arguments from all sides. Do not include personal experience, opinion, or pronouns. This is a third-person paper.
When writing the paper, do not recount the storyline of a movie/book/television show.
MLA format
Meets minimum word requirement
Meets assignment criteria
Appropriate thesis
Appropriate sources
Proper in-text citations (no plagiarism)
This paper must be an original piece of work produced by the student. Do not copy or borrow material from previous student papers or the internet. When you submit your paper, it will automatically go through Turnitin.com. If this shows your paper has been plagiarized in any way, the paper will be rejected and given an “F.”