High School Research Paper Writing

This eight-week course is designed to equip students to write a sound research paper, from the initial stages of developing a topic or thesis, through the research and note-taking process, to a revised and polished final draft.

Note: The Research Paper Workshop can be retaken multiple times. By selecting a different paper topic each time, students will benefit from multiple experiences with this course. The class can be used for research writing across the curriculum. as well. Here, students may write research papers for subjects like history, science, health, and economics (although this course instructs students only in MLA formatting). We recommend that college-bound students complete no less than three formal research papers in their high school years.

$199.00

  • COURSE OBJECTIVES

    Students who complete this writing course will be able to…

    • define the various types of research papers.

    • create a clear and concise topic sentence or thesis statement.

    • identify and collect appropriate, varied, and useful research material.

    • use a note card system for taking notes.

    • organize and outline the paper prior to composing a first draft.

    • properly cite sources in the paper according to MLA standards.

    • create a properly formatted works cited page.

    • draft and revise an informative and/or persuasive research paper.

    • respond to feedback on their writing through revising and proofreading.