Expert Project Due Dates & Requirements:

Monday 3/11: Thesis and intro paragraph – HW – Type it!

Tuesday 3/12: Computer Lab – body paragraphs – finish as homework

Wednesday 3/13 or Thursday 3/14: Print & turn in for “quick” feedback

Friday 3/15: Final workday – edits, revise

Weekend: Final typing & Printing

Monday 3/18 - Final Paper Due & Creative Piece

Medieval Expert Project - REQUIREMENTS:

o   Introduction—an interesting intro that GRABS the reader’s attention

o   Body of the paper—the INFORMATION you found, written in a well-organized, logical format. It should be clear what question you were answering. Be sure to have smooth transitions between paragraphs.

o   Conclusion—this WRAPS UP your paper, stating the main points.

o   Bibliography

o   Sources—you must have THREE sources for your paper. You must include a library book and a valid Internet site.

o   Appearance—well-written final draft that is neat with no spelling or grammar mistakes

o   All your ROUGH drafts, notes, and work included. The PROCESS of your work should be evident.

CREATIVE PIECE –

Choose any part of your research paper to come alive!

Ideas: Make some food, wear a costume, build a catapult, design a shield and sword (cardboard??), wear traditional clothing…

Be ready on MONDAY 3/18 to share!