Honors Biology: Writing Your Paper

• I can write a research paper using formal language that is scientific and flows well.
• I can create a thesis that encompasses the main point of my paper.
• I can correctly use parenthetical citations so that readers can easily access my sources. 

​1. Learn about APA in-text citations

• Noodletools
  • ​Export your References, so you can see and write down your in-text citations that will go with your paper.
• APA Formatting In-Text Citations Presentation
  • ​Be sure to apply these in-text citations to your paper!
    • ASSIGNMENT: TURN THESE INTO CANVAS WITH HIGHLIGHTS
      • Canvas link
      • Rubric​

2. Review introduction, thesis statement, and first body paragraph

• Introduction, thesis, and body paragraph presentation
• Thesis statement rubric
• ASSIGNMENT: Thesis statement needs to be submitted to Canvas BY THE END OF THE HOUR!  
  • The basic outline

3. Go to Canvas and begin writing your paper using these guidelines. The basic outline is at the top with links provided. Ignore the highlighted portions until next library day! (You do NOT need to do future trends OR conclusion until we see you again!)

1. Learn about how to write your Future Trends section and Conclusion.

• Future Trends and Conclusion presentation
  • If you want a paper copy example of Future Trends, talk to a librarian!
• The basic outline WITH future trends and conclusion
  • The library suggests copying this and pasting this to the top of your rough draft for a reference!

2. Submit your call to action to Canvas. DUE BY THE END OF THE HOUR!

• Call to action rubric
• Canvas link

3. ASSIGNMENT: Exit ticket of your rough draft progress so far due to Canvas by the end of the hour!

4. ASSIGNMENT: Rough draft so far DUE Friday, February 6th to Canvas with a MINIMUM of 4 paragraphs, including any appropriate in-text citations!

5. ASSIGNMENT: Your rough draft fully written with in-text citations and a minimum of 2 paragraphs per section (except for one for introduction and conclusion) DUE to Canvas at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, February 24th. 

• NOTE: The only formatting you need to worry about is indenting all paragraphs and including your in-text citations. We will cover formatting in the library at a later date!