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[P]lease choose a fictional monster you are interested in learning more about.
This kind of research essay is informational.
Task: Research and write about a fictional monster, exploring how the monster you have chosen demonstrates some human aspects and analyzing what those aspects mean.
Purpose: To develop strong research techniques and writing skills, and to learn about a topic of individual interest in greater depth.
Evaluation: Research projects will be evaluated based on the course rubric, including focus, organization, research techniques (and how well sources are integrated and cited into student work), and grammar.
There are 3 parts to this project and they are all contained in this Word file:
Length of FINAL draft: 7 pages including the Works Cited page. You may include photos (which are great!), but they are additional to the page minimum.
Sources: 4-5 sources minimum, including both primary and secondary sources. The sources may include books, articles, films, images, television shows, websites, academic and scholarly sources, or other sources that may be appropriate. Consult the WCC Link for ENG101 Monsters Research Page for sources in our Brightspace Shell Home page.
Page 1: Outline
Task: Write an outline based on the example(s) given out in class and on Blackboard to map your final research project. BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR TITLE (OR A WORKING TITLE).
Length: at least one page.
Tips: Be sure to organize your project with clear sections and noted examples you intend to use. Every major part to your research essay should be noted, with annotations referring to the sources you’ll be using to write each part.
Page 2: Annotated Bibliography
Task: Develop an annotated bibliography, following the example on Blackboard, using the MLA Style 8th edition guidelines for the source entries. These are all of the sources you will be using for your research essay.
Length: at least one page.
Purpose: To develop a clear map of the entire project before students begin writing, to strengthen organizational skills, and to support the development of the project with viable sources the student understands.
Evaluation: Outlines and annotated bibliographies will be evaluated based on their clarity, logic, and thoroughness. The annotated bibliography must identify all sources to be used for the research project.
