Research Synthesis Paper

This paper is going to be a lot more independent than the pop culture paper. You have 13 choices with a number of sources provided for each. One difference is that you are required to use at least two outside sources of academic quality.

 Requirements

• 1500 words long 
• Full MLA format (see MLA OWL link to sample pages on the blog) 
• Use at least three sources from the conversation section that corresponds to your topic 
• Use at least 2 outside sources – acceptable sources include: 
• Books 
• Reputable periodicals such as Harpers, The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Seattle Times, etc. 
• Any ProQuest resource (User name: W417CFIFED Password: welcome) 
• Many websites are questionable sources and Wikipedia is verboten.

Due
May 24, 2012

These papers will graded with the concerns of the AP synthesis rubric in mind, though since this is not a rough draft an increased emphasis will be placed on format and conventions.

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