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**Research Paper-English 9 **
Topic: Through literature we have experienced the power of an individual’s words. You will research a famous speech, its historical/political context, how the author conveyed her ideas through rhetorical strategies/devices, and its historical impact.

Organization of Research Paper

 * 1) Introduction: The research paper must have a clear thesis indicating what you are proving throughout the paper. The thesis should state the person’s name and how he/she impacted history through speech (who?, did what?, how?)
 * 2) Example: Malcolm X used personal anecdotes and recognition of the opposition to convince African Americans that exercising the right to vote was the only way to change their political situation.
 * 3) Body Paragraphs:
 * 4) Body paragraphs 1-2: Introduce the historical/political climate the speaker lived in. May include biographical information about the speaker where relevant.
 * 5) Body paragraphs 3-4: Identify and explain how the author conveys his/her point through two (2) rhetorical strategies/devices/techniques.
 * 6) Body paragraphs 5: Analyze how the speech impacted society and/or still has an impact today.
 * 7) Conclusion: The conclusion of the paper should summarize the main points and leave the reader with a final thought on the power of rhetoric.

Guidelines

 * 1) Paper must be typed, size 12 font
 * 2) At least four (4) parenthetical (in-text) citations must be used; two (2) must be direct quotes and two (2) must be paraphrased.
 * 3) Properly cite three sources minimum (not including the speech, which must also be cited)
 * 4) One source must be from a **library online database** accessed from the library home page
 * 5) One source must be from a **print** copy book
 * 6) **//Works Cited//** page must be typed and in correct MLA format. Please use **Noodletools**.
 * 7) Length must be two-three (2-3) full pages, double-spaced.

//*Plagiarized papers and papers without a Works Cited page will receive a zero// //**//

Schedule of Events

 * Choose a speech
 * Use recommended websites, books, or //Annals of America// with famous speeches to search for a speech of historical value and personal interest
 * Choices must be approved by Ms. Crowley
 * Read and annotate your speech
 * Identify, highlight, and take notes on rhetorical strategies and the main idea
 * Find at least three sources
 * Document all Internet sources with Noodletools while you are using the page
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Print copies of internet sources and copy all other source information
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Highlight and take notes on all information you find using the provided note sheets/Noodletools note card feature
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Divide information into subtopics on your note sheets/note cards
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Paraphrase (put information into your own words) and quote it directly
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Organize information into an outline
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Using the outline and note sheets/note cards write draft #1
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Must include a Works Cited page
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Peer edit draft #1 and make necessary changes
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Write final draft and hand in along with your entire research folder