Research+Paper

I will publish the organized time line of page completion deadlines for page numbers: two, four, six and eight on this page. Additionally, when I complete the content (typed pages) of my paper for each specific date, the content will be uploaded to this Wiki page for publication below that date. After each date I designated I will submit the pages of my paper, I will upload it under each corresponding date. (The four dates are to be posted at the top of my Wiki page). My up-to-date annotated bibliography is supposed to be posted on my @Bibliography page.

In order for me to understand how my research paper is being evaluated, I will download this [|Paper Rubric].

I am supposed to publish on my Wiki page for my completion dates following the format below. Type the appropriate day and date I will have the pages completed.

A minimum of 2 total pages due: (day of week), March _, 2010 [paste the content of this assignment below this date]

At least 2 additional pages (minimum of 4 pages total) due: (day of week), March _, 2010 [paste only the added/new the content of the research paper below this date]

At least 2 additional pages (minimum of 6 pages total) due: (day of week), March _, 2010 [paste only the added/new the content of the research paper below this date]

At least 2 additional pages (minimum of 8 pages total) due: (day of week), March 18 or 19, 2010 [paste only the added/new the content of the research paper below this date]

Cover page... Download this [|Research Paper, Cover Page], which is a Microsoft Word document as a template for the cover page of my paper.

Font: Times New Roman

Font size: 12 point

Spacing: Double space

Margin, Left: 1.5 inches (this margin is wide for binding requirements)

Margin, Right: 1 inch The margin at the right of the paper is not to be justified.

Header/top: 1 inch measured from top of page to first line of text

Footer/bottom: 1.25 inches measured from bottom of page to last line of text

Pagination: Arabic numbers are to be applied at the bottom center of the page. Enumeration is to begin on the second page of content typed text as page number two.

Bibliography: Works cited annotations must be included for the works cited

Works consulted annotations are not a requirement for the works consulted

Appearance The thesis must be typed or machine-printed, neat in appearance, and without error. Strikeovers, handwritten corrections, or interlineations are unacceptable, nor are corrections made using fluid, tape, or erasers. The thesis can only be printed on one side of the page.

These expectations are applied to the Research paper for this course. The information originates from Dr. Hillary Potter from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Paper Rules • Follow the paper specifications (e.g., paper length, citation style)

Document Holders • Don’t submit papers in fancy document holders; a single staple will do

Clichés • Don’t use clichés (e.g., at the last minute, call the shots, piece of cake, plain and simple)

Incorrect Use of Apostrophes • Be mindful of the correct use of apostrophes (e.g., it’s vs. its; decades – incorrect: 1990’s or ‘90’s, correct: 1990s: ‘90s)

America vs. the United States • The most correct reference to the United States of America is “the United States of America” or “the United States,” not “America.” (Same for “Americans”; can use “U.S. citizens.”)

British vs. U.S. Spelling • Use U.S. English versus British-style English (e.g., labeled vs. labelled, recognized vs. recognised, color vs. colour).

Gender/Age/Ethnically Specific Language • If referring to general individuals, use non-sexist language. Obviously, if you’re writing about the inmates in a men’s prison or an all-male police force, it is OK to use masculine pronouns. • “Latino” is a masculine term, referring to a male, so use “Latina” when using this term as an ethnic identifier to refer to a female. The plural version regardless of sex/gender that is often seen is “Latinos,” which is technically correct in the Spanish language. However, updated U.S. English writing of this is often seen as “Latinos/as” or “Latinas/os.” An even newer version to use is “Latin@s.” • Additional examples of words NOT to use for general purposes: mankind, workman’s comp, bail bondsman, manpower. (Arguably, the term “freshman” is sexist!) • When referring to a female 18 years old and above, do not use the term “girl” to describe her (and, arguably, this can apply to teenaged females, as well). “Woman” is the appropriate term. (Case in point!: People typically do not write – or say – “boy” when referring to adult males.) • When referring to the two majority genders, be careful of automatically listing the male pronoun first. A good standard to use is to alternate throughout the paper (e.g., “he and she…” then later, “she and he…”). Or you can even alphabetize the pronouns (e.g., “he or she…”, “her or him…”, “boys and girls…”). Use of “They” as a Singular Reference to Mean “He” or “She” • While there are some educators out there who say that the English language has transformed to the use of “they” – a plural term – as interchangeable with “she” or “he” – singular terms – I am not one of those educators. Though it may be awkward, and it may leave out those who identify as neither male or female, to write “she or he” or “s/he” is more grammatically correct when referring to a single person of a non-identifiable sex.

1st person, 2nd person, or 3rd person? • Try to use 3rd person language as often as possible. However, depending on the type of paper being written (such as one that includes an experiential learning component), 1st person (I, me, we) is completely acceptable where applicable. [Avoid typing] 2nd person (you, your).