1. argumentative research paper or visual research presentation ppt rough
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And then Write a Rough Draft in 3 daysFinally, to write final draft in 5 days.Your Task: We
have two options, just choose one to do.Option #1: Argumentative Research Paper (Sample
on the bottom)For this assignment, you will write a research paper of at least 1500 words
on a topic of your choice that is connected to the class theme of “Monsters.”Approaches:
Fictional: Look at a fictional movie, TV episode, music video, or piece of media and do a
close analysis of the “monster/villain” Historical: Look at a real-life dictator, serial killer,
scientist, social network, etc. and do an analysis of the coverage of the person. Scientific:
Look at modern science e.g. cloning, Crispr, genetic modification etc. and decide whether
that type of science is creating modern heroes or monsters.Current events: Do a deep dive
on a current event like border control, politics, make-up, sports, and analyize whether your
topic is helping society or harming it? The Steps:Pick an issue related to the broad theme of
“monsters” that interest you e.g something from the class or Frankenstein’s Cat.Narrow
down the topic to something you can cover in1500+ words e.g. “Is it ethical to conduct
cloning research for profit?” or “What modern fear does the monster in Bird box
represent?”Read articles and books, and watch some media clips that interest you on that
topic. Make sure to get sources you agree and disagree withPut your sources on your Source
Log. You must use 8 of the Source Log sources in the Research PaperAfter doing a little
research, develop your topic on your issue develop a hypothesis. Basically, take a stand on
how your topic impacts the local community. Hint: This will turn into your thesis.This
project will culminate in your research paper.Essay Requirements:An introduction that
provides context on the topic, eases the reader into your essay and has a “hook― that
grabs people’s attention.A thesis statement or controlling idea that takes a strong stand
and is narrow enough to cover within the page limit e.g. if your umbrella topic is “The
nudism movement promotes a healthy body image― you would have to narrow that
down into a more focused topic that fits into that larger topic.Research is a secondary
concern and personal voice is first.Transitional topic sentences that are clear, provocative,
develop your thesis, and provide unity in your essay.Body paragraphs that have a transition,
a topic sentence, multiple examples, and a concluding sentence.You must use 8 Sources
from the Source Log in the Research Paper The Quote Sandwich model (lead-in, quote, and
analysis of quote) must be used with each quote.Some analysis of all your supporting
examples.A conclusion that offers some ideas about what can be done about the

2. situation.Strong sentences that are both grammatically correct and sophisticated.8th MLA
in-text citations and a Works Cited page are required for this paper Option #2: Visual
Research Presentation PPT (Sample on the bottom)Organization:The Presentation should
contain the following sections: Title with Student’s name and Research Project title
AbstractIntroductionBackground ResultsConclusions Works Cited Visual Presentation Tips:
The first visual should be equivalent to the title page of the paper.Your second slide should
state your research topic & thesis Visuals should be brief, simple, and uncluttered. Focus on
important information. Each visual should make one simple statement and supplement
your thesis statement.Use good judgment in determining the number of visuals and balance
their contents. Although you do not want to quickly flash multiple visuals, you should not
spend too much time on a single visual either. Typically, a visual should represent an
example e.g. like in a paragraph If you can read the slides without a magnifier, people in an
audience could probably read them on the screen.Grading Criteria: Reseach Visual Design:
Clarity in stating the topic & thesis stanceIdentification of important sources to support
your thesis Appropriateness of research to the topic Recognition of limitations in the
dataAcknowledgement of counter-arguments Synthesis of research Degree to which the
data supported the conclusions Originality of the research topicPresentation: Effective use
of tables and/or figures in presenting dataAccuracy of spelling and grammarNeatness and
organization of presentation Logical flow of slidesBalance between text and visuals
Readability of slides MLA citation:All 8 sources from the annotated bibliography are
included in a thoughtful and useful way All sources used are cited in-text with 8th MLAAll
sources are cited in a Works Cited that follows 8th MLA citation rules All visuals are cited
with 8th MLA for visual images and on the Works Cited page