The Assignment: Format – Total Page length: at least ten pages, not including any of the following; the title page, Table of Contents, or Works Cited page. This means ten pages of actual content. Number of genres: at least five different genres of your choosing. In addition, you need at least one poem, a repetend (unifying element), and the research essay. You must utilize and cite ten to fifteen sources minimum. Research should be from a wide variety of sources including books, electronic databases, and reliable web sources. The MGP must have a title page and the title should be a significant clue about what the paper is about; unlike with MLA there is no page number on this page. Those of you who are artistic this is your chance to shine. The MGP should have an introduction, Preface, or Dear Reader item at least 150 words that clues the reader in to what you are going to be presenting, if you used an unusual point of view, or took any liberties as a writer this is where you should let me know. A preface is similar to an abstract. Essentially the preface lets your reader know what your paper is about any details that may help the reader better understand your overall MGP. The research paper is a piece within your MGP. The sources utilized in your research paper must be cited in MLA format including in-text citations. Presentation: You will present your project to the class the week prior to exam week in January. This presentation will serve as your semester exam grade. The final draft of your MGP, in its entirety, is due in December Requirements: A visual aid, this can be in the form of a Prezi, a Powerpoint, film, or poster All presentations should last between 5-7 minutes to your audience you are passionate about the topic. Show that you learned something, teach your audience something, or at the very minimum showcase your now extensive knowledge of the subject. A more detailed rubric for the presentation will be available at a later date.
The Assignment: Format – Total Page length: at least ten pages, not including any of the following; the title page, Table of Contents, or Works Cited page. This means ten pages of actual content. Number of genres: at least five different genres of your choosing. In addition, you need at least one poem, a repetend (unifying element), and the research essay. You must utilize and cite ten to fifteen sources minimum. Research should be from a wide variety of sources including books, electronic databases, and reliable web sources. The MGP must have a title page and the title should be a significant clue about what the paper is about; unlike with MLA there is no page number on this page. Those of you who are artistic this is your chance to shine. The MGP should have an introduction, Preface, or Dear Reader item at least 150 words that clues the reader in to what you are going to be presenting, if you used an unusual point of view, or took any liberties as a writer this is where you should let me know. A preface is similar to an abstract. Essentially the preface lets your reader know what your paper is about any details that may help the reader better understand your overall MGP. The research paper is a piece within your MGP. The sources utilized in your research paper must be cited in MLA format including in-text citations. Presentation: You will present your project to the class the week prior to exam week in January. This presentation will serve as your semester exam grade. The final draft of your MGP, in its entirety, is due in December Requirements: A visual aid, this can be in the form of a Prezi, a Powerpoint, film, or poster All presentations should last between 5-7 minutes to your audience you are passionate about the topic. Show that you learned something, teach your audience something, or at the very minimum showcase your now extensive knowledge of the subject. A more detailed rubric for the presentation will be available at a later date.
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