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Honors Biology: Writing Your Paper

Learning Targets

  • 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. 

APA Formatting: In-Text Citations

Writing Final Paper Timeline

In-Text Citations, Introduction, Thesis, and Body Paragraphs: Monday, Jan. 27th/ Tuesday, Jan. 28th

​1. Learn about APA in-text citations

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

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!)

Future Trends and Conclusion: Monday, February 3rd/Tuesday, February 4th

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

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

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 7th to Canvas with a MINIMUM of 4 paragraphs, including any appropriate in-text citations!

5. ASSIGNMENT: HAVE YOUR FULL ROUGH DRAFT WRITTEN BEFORE CLASS ON FEBRUARY 24th/25th & submit to Canvas!

  • 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!
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