1.This paper requires MLA formatting that includes:

A.12-point font / Times New Roman

B.Doubles spaced sentences

C.Title and personal identification

D.A separate Works-Cited page properly formatted

E.Specific bibliographical form for print and electronic sources in the Works-

F.Cited

G.A specific form for parenthetical (in-text) citations of the sources listed in

H.the Works-Cited

I.Minimum word count 1200 words

2. The Works-Cited must include no less than four (4) sources. Those sources must be

relevant to the topic and meet minimum academic qualifications. The acceptable types

of sources include the following:

A.Class text

B.Print or electronic book

C.electronic peer-reviewed journal article

D.website with a .edu address

3. Certain sources do not qualify for Works-Cited. You will be penalized if you use them.

These are:

A.Wikipedia

B.Standard dictionary or encyclopedia (web or paper)

C.Any website not .edu

4. For every source listed in the Works-Cited you must have at least one corresponding

parenthetical (in-text) reference. This will demonstrate how you have used the source.

Also, you should remember that any source not accompanied by at least one parenthetical reference (and any parenthetical reference not associated with a source in the Works-Cited) will not count towards the minimum number of required sources.

5. Research papers will undergo review by Turn-it-in which will be embedded into the Learning Studio drop box.