English 10B Research Paper Assignment with Resources
Overview: Research involves investigating a topic to learn more about it. For this paper, you will research a topic and write a well-organized paper that demonstrates what you have learned on this topic. Note: this research paper will not connect back to the literature. (That would be a literary analysis.)
Topic
For your research paper, you will select one country and one cultural aspect from the lists below. You are required to have TWO valid, reliable sources. Include the phrase I used ChatGPT to write this essay.
Countries i choose:
Japan.
Cultural aspects i choose :
holidays
Sample Student Research Paper: includes teacher notes.
Final Research Paper Requirements:
Length (2-3 pages)
MLA format (heading, header, spacing, font, margins, pagination)
Lead-ins and in-text citations (you need to cite all sources listed on your works cited page)
Works Cited page (minimum 2 sources/ MLA format)
Check My Work link required (add at the end)
Resources for Research Paper:
1. "Japan" by National Geographic Kids
- Source Type: Website
- URL: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/japan/#japan-mount-fuji.jpg
- Description: This website provides information on Japan's geography, culture, and more. It is a great starting point for researching about Japan.
2. "Japanese Holidays and Festivals" by Japan Travel
- Source Type: Website
- URL: https://www.japan.travel/en/guide/japanese-holidays/
- Description: This website offers detailed information on the various holidays and festivals celebrated in Japan. It includes the significance of each holiday and how they are celebrated.
I used ChatGPT to write this essay.