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"A research paper is a piece of academic writing that requires a more abstract, critical, and thoughtful level of inquiry
than you might be used to" ("Writing"). The research paper will be on a topic that you are not familiar with, and
so your paper will not be a first-hand account of your topic. Rather, you will have to use different sources to explore
your topic and ask questions about it. After you formulate an intriging question, you will develop a thesis statement
that will establish what you want to prove or say about your topic. "...The final topic will be a unique and appropriate
integration of evidence you have located outside yourself and personal insights generated from your own internal think tank
-- your mind!" ("Writing").
Links That Save Students
Below are links to websites that contain information regarding the reference page, plagiarism, and citing sources. Open
pages to read information if you are confused about formatting or just need a refresher!
The Sayre School Middle School Research Guide
Yikes! Is it Plagiarism?
MLA Citation Guide
The Works Cited Page: How Do I List My Sources?
MLA Formatting Guide
In-Text Citations: The Basics
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