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English 11 Writing/CommunicationMr. Rinka Lesson #27
Research PaperSteps 8- 12
Research Paper Process
#1 Choose a topic that interests you. #2 Identify the goal of the paper. #3 Find good sources.#4 Write a working thesis statement based on the goal of the research paper.
#5 Create your graphic organizer for your paper.#6 Compile and structure the “meat” of the essay.#7 Write your outline with citations.#8 Create your body paragraphs for each prong.#9 Create your Introductory and Concluding paragraphs.
#10 Revise and edit your paper. #11 Create the Works Cited Page#12 Publish your paper.
#8 Creating Body Paragraphs
Using your outline create your body paragraphs with proper citations.
#26 Stress Outline 1A#26 Stress Outline 1B#26 Stress Outline 1C
#9 Create Transitions, Introduction, & Conclusion
#26 Stress Outline Transitional Paragraph 1
#26 Stress Outline Transitional Paragraph 2
#26 Stress Outline Introduction
#26 Stress Outline Conclusion
#10 Editing Research Paper
Indent all paragraphsDo not use 2nd person pronoun “you”No abbreviations or symbolsNo contractionsSpell out numbers one – tenPunctuate quotes & citations properlyWorks Cited page according to MLA
Revised Stress Paper
#27 Revised Stress Paper
Research Paper Rubric
Format = 20 pts.Organization = 20 pts.Content = 20 pts.Writing = 20 pts.Grammar = 20 pts.
Format = 20 pts.
• Size 12 Font; Arial or Times New
Roman• Black Ink• 1” margin all around• Double-space entire paper• Endorse properly
Format = 20 pts.
• Last Name + Page # right corner
all pages• Centered Title• Cite according to MLA
Guidelines• Indent all paragraphs• Works cited Page
Organization = 20 pts
• Intro paragraph with Thesis Statement• 3 Prongs• 3 Sub-prongs for each prong• Transition paragraphs• Concluding paragraph
Content = 20 pts.
• Prongs support Thesis Statement
• Sub-prongs support Prongs• Supporting Details support
Sub- prongs• Facts are relevant and
accurate
Writing = 20 pts.
• Structured Paragraphs• Complete sentences• Variety of Sentences
Structures• No 2nd person pronoun = “yo
u ”• No abbreviations, symbols, contractions
Writing = 20 pts.
• Numbers one – ten spelled out
• Appropriate word choice• Written in writer’s own words
Grammar = 20 pts.
• Spelling• Punctuation• Verb Tense• Subject – Verb Agreement• Pronoun – Antecedent
Agreement• Correct word usage
#11 Create Work Cited Page
Place your Bibliography Cards in alphabetical order.Copy entries as they appear on your bibliography cards.Follow Work Cited Format in creating this page.
Bibliography Cards
Source #2
Henson, Robert. “Dealing with Stress in Our Lives.“ Modern Health June. 2010: 73-78.
Bibliography Cards
Source #3
Mason, Dr. William. Personal interview. 24 May 2010.
Source #4
Nelson, Sarah. “Recognizing What Causes Stress and How to Deal with them." Journal of Health 85 (2008), 65-80. 7 April 2008 <http://www.journalofhealth.com/
Bibliography Cards
Bibliography Cards
Source #1
Stevens, James. Stress: A Modern Plague. Chicago: McDouglas Publications, 2009.
Work Cited Page
#27 Stress Works Cited
#12 Publish Stress Paper
Follow the MLA Format for publishing your paper.
Publishing a Research Paper
• Size 12 Font; Arial or Times New Roman
• Black Ink• 1” margin all around• Double-space entire paper• Endorse properly
Publishing a Research Paper
• Last Name + Page # right corner all
pages• Centered Title• Cite according to MLA
Guidelines
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Juan Carlos Diaz
Mr. Rinka
English 10
May 1, 2011
Stress: Modern Life’s Silent Killer
Dr. Mason deals with the causes and effects of stress every day and states, “Stress is the single most deadly factor in the lives of modern
Americans” (Mason Interview). Stress is the physical, emotional and
psychological reaction to many factor in a person’s life. Stress
disrupts all aspects of a person’s life, sleeping, eating, exercising,
relaxing interacting and simply enjoying life. Stress can directly or
indirectly cause many diseases from heart attacks and strokes to
diabetes and depression (Stevens 5). For people who wants to
understand this silent killer they need to know what causes stress,
Diaz 1
Juan Carlos Diaz
Mr. Rinka
English 10
May 1, 2011
Stress: Modern Life’s Silent Killer
Dr. Mason deals with the causes and effects of stress every day and states, “Stress is the single most deadly factor in the lives of modern
Americans” (Mason Interview). Stress is the physical, emotional and
psychological reaction to many factor in a person’s life. Stress
disrupts all aspects of a person’s life, sleeping, eating, exercising,
relaxing interacting and simply enjoying life. Stress can directly or
indirectly cause many diseases from heart attacks and strokes to
diabetes and depression (Stevens 5). For people who wants to
understand this silent killer they need to know what causes stress,
Last name & Page#
Endorsement
Arial or Times New Roman font/size 12
Double-space Center the title
1” Margin Cite immediately after quotations.
Cite at end of paragraph
Thesis Statement
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what effects stress has on people, and how can stress be alleviated.
Stress has many causes, and these causes are most prevalent in
our modern society. Three of the most common causes of stress
involve events that occur in our lives, our jobs and careers, and our
lifestyles in general.
Major life events such as births, deaths, moves, marriages,
divorces and all endings or beginnings can cause much major stress
(Nelson 70). Some drastic changes happen periodically in life that
measure heavily on the stress scale (71). When family members or
friends are seriously ill or have died, those close feel tremendous
stress. Divorce, usually a highly charged emotional event, can be a
major stress producer (72). Even happy events can cause a great deal
of stress. A birth of a child brings major changes into the parents’
lives and creates long term stress (Henson 74). Marriage brings
changes to many lives and stresses not only the bride and groom, but
parents, family members and friends as well (75). Major life events can
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what effects stress has on people, and how can stress be alleviated.
Stress has many causes, and these causes are most prevalent in
our modern society. Three of the most common causes of stress
involve events that occur in our lives, our jobs and careers, and our
lifestyles in general.
Major life events such as births, deaths, moves, marriages,
divorces and all endings or beginnings can cause much major stress
(Nelson 70). Some drastic changes happen periodically in life that
measure heavily on the stress scale (71). When family members or
friends are seriously ill or have died, those close feel tremendous
stress. Divorce, usually a highly charged emotional event, can be a
major stress producer (72). Even happy events can cause a great deal
of stress. A birth of a child brings major changes into the parents’
lives and creates long term stress (Henson 74). Marriage brings
changes to many lives and stresses not only the bride and groom, but
parents, family members and friends as well (75). Major life events can
Transitional paragraph
Topic Sentence for 1st Sub-prong
1st Supporting Detail
2nd Supporting Detail
Concluding Sentence
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take a toll on our health just as our daily involvement in our jobs.
Minor and major stresses are tied to jobs, job related and careers
(Henson 76). Work demands the time and effort which cause stress on
everyone’s life. The every day grind of work, overtime, and ongoing
projects stress us even when we are not at the work place (77).
Technology promised to make work easier, but it has actually created
more work and stress because work can now be performed from
anywhere at anytime (78). People who work are also stressed by the
prospects of unemployment. Fear of losing a job and the income
needed to live can be a constant form of stress (Nelson 77). Even a
promotion causes stress with the change and new expectations that
follow (78). Ironically, when away from work, we are still under stress
caused by the way we live in a modern society.
Modern life styles add a great deal more stress to Americans’ lives.
Working parents find less time for family, household, and social
activities (Stevens 87). Whether both parents work or a single parent
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take a toll on our health just as our daily involvement in our jobs.
Minor and major stresses are tied to jobs, job related and careers
(Henson 76). Work demands the time and effort which cause stress on
everyone’s life. The every day grind of work, overtime, and ongoing
projects stress us even when we are not at the work place (77).
Technology promised to make work easier, but it has actually created
more work and stress because work can now be performed from
anywhere at anytime (78). People who work are also stressed by the
prospects of unemployment. Fear of losing a job and the income
needed to live can be a constant form of stress (Nelson 77). Even a
promotion causes stress with the change and new expectations that
follow (78). Ironically, when away from work, we are still under stress
caused by the way we live in a modern society.
Modern life styles add a great deal more stress to Americans’ lives.
Working parents find less time for family, household, and social
activities (Stevens 87). Whether both parents work or a single parent
Topic Sentence for 2nd Sub-prong
1st Supporting Detail 2nd Supporting Detail
Concluding Sentence
Topic Sentence 3rd Sub-prong
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struggles to get by, family responsibilities suffer, and this neglect
weighs heavily on the parent (88). Stress comes when parents cannot
find time for personal enjoyment (89). Additionally, “our consumer
society adds greatly to financial stress and worry” (Mason Interview).
When people are constantly bombarded with ads, they associate
things with happiness; they always want more. The pursuit of more
can lead to debt which in turn leads to long-term stress (Mason
Interview). Along with life events and jobs, our modern lifestyle adds
to stress with all its negative consequences. The effects stress has on our lives is far more harmful then one
would imagine. Although hard to detect, stress negatively effects our
physical health, psychological well-being and personal relationships.
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struggles to get by, family responsibilities suffer, and this neglect
weighs heavily on the parent (88). Stress comes when parents cannot
find time for personal enjoyment (89). Additionally, “our consumer
society adds greatly to financial stress and worry” (Mason Interview).
When people are constantly bombarded with ads, they associate
things with happiness; they always want more. The pursuit of more
can lead to debt which in turn leads to long-term stress (Mason
Interview). Along with life events and jobs, our modern lifestyle adds
to stress with all its negative consequences. The effects stress has on our lives is far more harmful then one
would imagine. Although hard to detect, stress negatively effects our
physical health, psychological well-being and personal relationships.
1st Supporting Detail
2nd Supporting Detail
Concluding Sentence
Transitional Paragraph Prong 2
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Works Cited
Henson, Robert. “Dealing with Stress in Our Lives.“ Modern Health
June. 2010: 73-78.
Mason, Dr. William. Personal interview. 24 May 2010.
Nelson, Sarah. “Recognizing What Causes Stress and How to Deal
with them." Journal of Health 85 (2008), 65-80. 7 April 2008
<http://www.journalofhealth.com/
Stevens, James. Stress: A Modern Plague. Chicago: McDouglas
Publications, 2009.
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Works Cited
Henson, Robert. “Dealing with Stress in Our Lives.“ Modern Health
June. 2010: 73-78.
Mason, Dr. William. Personal interview. 24 May 2010.
Nelson, Sarah. “Recognizing What Causes Stress and How to Deal
with them." Journal of Health 85 (2008), 65-80. 7 April 2008
<http://www.journalofhealth.com/
Stevens, James. Stress: A Modern Plague. Chicago: McDouglas
Publications, 2009.
Last Name and Page#
Centered title
Double-Spaced
Reverse Indentation MLA Correct Entries
Assignment #1
#8 Create your body paragraphs for each prong.#9 Create your Introductory and Concluding paragraphs.
Assignment #2
#10 Revise and edit your paper. #11 Create the Works Cited Page#12 Publish your paper.
English 11 Writing/CommunicationMr. Rinka Lesson #27
Research PaperSteps 8- 12
