Proper use of the English language and correct spelling must be observed at all times. Third-person, past tense should be used in this paper. The research paper should be typed one-sided only. It should be double-spaced. The font should be Times New Roman-12 font, no bigger. Research Paper—Your paper should be a minimum of full two pages in length, not including the Works Cited. Thoroughly review the history and information surrounding your chosen god or goddess. All references must be properly attributed in the paper and on the Works Cited page. You must cite your sources within the paper by including the first part of the bibliography entry in parentheses and include a Works Cited page at the end listing all the sources you cite. See the example on the back.
Works Cited—A list of the references (sources) you used in writing your paper, this part must contain a minimum of three .org, .gov, or .edu sources and two other sources of your choice for a total of at least five sources. Make sure to put the information in the proper MLA order (Use Easybib.com) and alphabetize the list. Only the sources that you cited in your paper go on this list. See the example on the back.
Research Process: Prewriting To begin, research valid websites and print or copy the information about your topic. Make sure to get the full address so that you can find the source again. If a source a book, etc., make sure to bring it to class. Next, create a tentative Works Cited page on Easybib.com to use as you write your notes and rough draft. Then, cut out each section of information you want to use and glue to note cards. Glue one note per card and put the specific topic at its top. Then, write the first part of
Cited: "Greek Gods and Goddesses." Teacher 's Domain. National Mythology Foundation. 25 Oct. 2009. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. Favis-Mortlock, Dave. “What Is Zeus?” Mythology International. May 2007. Web. 4 Nov. 2010. Protecting Her Family. Association of Titan Mythology. 2009. Web. 23 Nov. 2010.