English/History Thesis Due Dates 2012

Thesis Paper Format –Guidelines (distributed on 2/10/12)

Historical Thesis Plagiarism Policy (distributed on 2/10/12)

January 10 (Tuesday)	Submit partner names (and Thesis Partner Contracts) or individual names for approval to Mrs. Morrison. This is a challenging learning experience that is valuable in preparing high school papers. Some students are more comfortable working as a pair, while others may seek the freedom of working independently. Either choice is acceptable; however, there may not be more than two students working together. Also, those who choose to work with a partner (and their parent) will be required to sign a Thesis Partner Contract .
January 20 (Friday)	Topics are submitted for approval to Mrs. Daughtrey. She will guide you in choosing a topic and suggest ideas. All topics must be history related and must be narrowed to a specific topic within a time period. You may not choose World War II or the Civil War as your topic; rather you may present the attack on Pearl Harbor or the role of iron clad ships in the Civil War. Your topic does not have to be limited to American History, but must be historic, not current events or popular cultural events, sports, etc. When choosing a topic, you must also consider availability of resources for your research. You must be able to produce a substantial body of materials for research. See the separate sheet of instructions regarding resources.
February 2 (Thursday)	Each partner brings in resource materials for approval by Mrs. Daughtrey. This will count for a quiz grade in History. You will use a section of your English Writing composition book to take notes for the Thesis project.
February 24 (Monday)	Half of research materials and all notes on them are complete. Notebook check for an English quiz grade by Mrs. Morrison. Partners will exchange materials and notebooks. See separate sheet on note taking requirements.
March 6 (Tuesday)	Second half of research materials have been read and all notes on them are complete. Notebook check and English quiz grade by Mrs. Morrison.
March 19 (Friday)	Thesis statement and 3 proofs are typed and submitted. Mrs. Daughtrey will approve, comment, assist, and give a History quiz grade.
April 5 (Thursday)	Part 1 of thesis is submitted for approval. This includes the background information that leads to the thesis statement, the statement itself, and the three points of proof. This is a separate grade in both English and History. Carefully check format guidelines (English) and returned, graded thesis/proof sheet (History) before writing and submitting! We will discuss appropriate format in English class. *This is the half day before Easter Break! Be aware if you will be absent, that you will lose points for every day of break if you hand it in after Easter vacation!*
April 5 (Thursday)	Completed Works Cited page is submitted to Mrs. Brown for a grade, prior to turning it in with your final paper.
April 30 (Monday)	Completed papers are submitted. No late papers accepted.