Term Paper Assignment

Write a term paper on a teacher-approved topic. See this list of topics. You must explain the topic on a level that could be understood by someone who does not have a technical background. Be as thorough as diligent research (magazine, Internet, books, etc.) allows you to be. You must include a Works Cited (bibliography) with at least 5 sources wherein one or more of your sources are non-Internet sources (i.e. magazine, journal, or book). A thesis of your term paper must be apparent and you will be graded on how well-developed your thesis is in addition to the development and explanation of the topic.

The paper will be graded using this rubric. It must also follow these specifications.

• The paper (not including the Works Cited or attachments) must be 750 words or more which is approximately 3 double-spaced pages. However, most students will probably need 4 or 5 pages to thoroughly explain the threat and their theses.
• It must be double-spaced with default MS Word margins.
• You must use a 12 font size.
• You must follow the established MLA Works Cited guidelines that can be found in the library. See your English teacher, or a librarian for a copy of MLA Internet source guidelines.
• You must include a cover page with the title of your paper, your name, & the date.
• Supporting pictures, attachments, diagrams, etc. are optional but could be effective in supporting your explanation and thesis.