Peer Edit for Research

Area to Edit:                                   Essential Questions:                            Feedback Section:

Introduction	Does the introduction give a clear understanding of the paper’s content? Does it set the tone for the academic nature of the paper?
Content and Transitions	Does the essay set a good pace with interesting content and information? Does it smoothly transition from one topic to another?
Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation	Does the essay have properly written GSP? Do the tenses match? Is it punctuated correctly? Are words spelled correctly?
MLA	Is the essay in correct MLA format? Are paragraphs clearly indented? Are sources cited properly? Are titles and subtitles done correctly?
Breadth and Depth	Are several areas of interest covered in the essay and are they explained enough to show that in depth research was done and understood?
Development of Information	Does the essay help to explain the topic? Does the paper sound as though written by an expert? Do you feel adequately informed?
Academic Scope	Does the author write in a professional/ academic style? Does it contain slang or inappropriate phrasing?
Overall story and conclusion	Evaluate the essay and conclusion as a whole. What worked? What needs improvement?

Outline Sample

•             I) Introduction to the unsolved mystery

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•             II) Background

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•             III) Events

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•             IV) People and/or Objects involved

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•             V) Controversy and Theories

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VI)                What is being done today and conclusion

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Senior Research Paper

Senior Research Paper- Unsolved Mysteries

*You will research one unsolved crime or mystery and write a minimum of a 7 page paper regarding this topic. It will be written in proper MLA format: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/

*You will also attach an 8^th page, which will be the MLA formatted citation sheet. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/05/

*You must have a minimum of 4 CREDIBLE sources: (Wikipedia is not one of them.) You must cite their information throughout your paper.

-          News

-          Historic or Scientific Journals

-          Documentaries or Informational Videos

*Criteria for the paper: 12 pt. font in Times New Roman

*Information to research and write about: Background, event or events, people or objects involved, explanation of the controversy, common theories, and what is being done about it now.

*PPT or Prezi giving a brief overview of your paper with pictures or videos

Due Dates:

Outline of paper due by the end of class on Monday, March 9^th

Rough draft due by the end of class on Friday, March 13^th

Peer edit due at the end of class on Monday, March 16^th

Final paper due Friday, March 20^th

Visual presentation due Monday, March 23^rd