Research Report Checklist

Research Report Checklist

1. Should have at least five paragraphs: an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
2. A paragraph is three-five complete sentences.
3. Should be 1 ½- 2 pages in length.
4. Should be written in the third-person. (He, she, her, him)
5. Should have correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
6. Use MLA format as discussed in class. Format your heading, page numbers, and works cited page correctly. You may write or type your report. Only use the front of your paper. If you type, double space your lines and use only a black, 12-point, Times New Roman font. Yes, if your font is big, colored, or anything other than Times New Roman, you will lose points.
7. Should have 2 sources, either a book with one author or a website.
Book with one author:
Last name, First name. Title. City of publication: Publisher, Copyright
year.
Jameson, George. Ellis Island. New York: Icon Press, 2006.
**You find this information in the copyright page at the front of a book.
Website:
Title of website. Organization that sponsors site. Date accessed.
Website URL.
Edgar Allan Poe. Wikipedia. 23 April 2010.
< http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Allan_Poe>.
8. Must have one in-text citation either a direct quote or an indirect quote.
Direct quote: Poe was “the first well-known American writer to try to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in a financially difficult life and career” (Edgar 1).
Indirect quote: Edgar Allan Poe invented detective and science fiction stories (Edgar 1).

9. For extra credit, you will have the opportunity to read and present your report to the class. For full credit, you must also have a visual such as a picture or poster to accompany your oral reading.