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Seniors
This next week we are finishing up the research paper (printed and presented by Friday). Now that you have submitted your annotated bibliographies, it's time to combine and revise your drafts. The front cover of your report will be a title page that includes an abstract, and your last page will be a revised works cited (including a citation for each image in the draft).
  • Title page with abstract - due Wednesday
    • Title page should include title of your paper, your name, the course, and the date
    • Abstract should be around 100 words and at the bottom of the title page
      • your career
      • the problem related to your career
      • possible solutions
      • evaluation based on criteria
      • your conclusion
  • Combined draft with headings - due Thursday for peer review
    • Draft will be a combination of all three papers (numbered in sequence)
    • Headings will be inserted before every major section 
    • Draft is saved as "lastname-research"
  • Revised works cited (without annotations) - due Friday in your draft
We will be working in class ALL WEEK, so come with all sources and materials. I've created an OUTLINE & CHECKLIST for your final drafts.

Sophomores
The notes this week are on the medieval period, and when we are finished, we will watch Monty Python and the Holy Grail. You will have a quiz on the intro to the period, as well as some questions about the film, on Monday. The Bayeux Tapestry mentioned in class tells the story of the Norman Conquest:


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