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Follow the MLA formatting guidelines for your research papers. Use consistent font size (12pt), Times New Roman font, and 1-inch margins. Employ correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Structure your paper with clear headers and double-spacing. Utilize CSRQ for body paragraphs, provide specific details, and support statements with cited sources. Avoid using first-person perspective, pronouns without a precedent, and inappropriate humor. Maintain consistency, neatness, and adhere to the provided do's and don'ts.
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Research Papers Do’s & Don’ts
Formatting – Do Use MLA formatting guidelines: • Use headers to print your name, date, class, etc. • Use consistent size font throughout • (12pt) • Use consistent style font throughout • (Times New Roman) • Use standard, 1 inch margins throughout • Use correct grammar, punctuation, & spelling • Double space between lines
Formatting – Do • Use CSRQ to begin each body paragraph • Mini-thesis • Use specific details to justify statements • Use POV (morality, cultural values, etc.) from the time frame you are dealing with • Answer: Who, What, When, Why, How • Use the 3-E’s: • Explain • Extend • Elaborate
Formatting – Do • Back up any statement of fact with a cited source • Example: “they ate Muslim babies”! • Give a specific, eyewitness account to support this claim! • Sources exist… if you look
Formatting – Don’t • Don’t: Answer a question with a question • Don’t: Use first-person perspective • Don’t: Use pronouns without a precedent • Don’t: Quote a primary source without stating the source • Don’t: List – explain something
Formatting – Don’t • Don’t: Use pictures • Don’t: Use text graphics or colors • Don’t: Write on a typed assignment • Don’t: Use modern values/morality to judge a historical event unless specifically asked to do so • Don’t: Use inappropriate humor
