GUIDELINES FOR PAPER

FREN 316 / 317

The research papers ask you to research, analyze and interpret an event or an individual with the broad historical context focusing on the products, practices and perspectives of the era. You will pose a research question and find information to support your conclusion(s). The papers from class will allow you to explore a subject in more depth than we can pursue in class or to explore a new topic that deals with French culture and civilization from the 16^th or 17^th century (FREN 316) or the 18^th or 19^th century (FREN 317). Papers will be graded primarily on content and relevancy to the course. Organization, clarity of thought and mechanics will also be considered. See rubric BEFORE you begin writing.

You will initially submit a proposal of one page which will identify your topic (see syllabus for dates). List AT LEAST THREE SOURCES IN FRENCH and any number of sources in English in a preliminary bibliography, indicating the language of the source. You may have a maximum of 3 sources from the internet. A variety of sources must be used. I must receive your proposal and approve the content in order for your paper to receive a passing grade. I will provide feedback to you regarding what you have submitted. A progress report is due when indicated in the syllabus. There you will include your final topic and title of the paper, your final bibliography and describe the progress you have made in your research and writing. As you create a first draft, you are encouraged to ask 2 people in the class to read it for you, using the rubric to guide their comments. They should circle (NOT change / correct) anything that is unclear or perhaps grammatically incorrect. PAPERS MUST BE TURNED IN AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS ON OR BEFORE THE DUE DATE LISTED IN THE SYLLABUS. LATE PAPERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Your topic should be fairly focused i.e. “The Foreign Policy of Louis XIV” versus “Louis XIV.” You need to be able to develop your topic well, within the page limit provided. See syllabus for possible topics.

The paper must be typed, double spaced with 1” margins on all sides. The body of the paper should be 4-5 pages. This does NOT include the cover page, illustrations or the bibliography. Please use Times New Roman, 12 font.

The cover page should include the title, your name, the date and FREN 316 or 317. It may include a picture or a graphic.

Notes may be done within the text or as endnotes. Be consistent in the format that you choose.

Be sure to cite quotations appropriately. If you quote from a source in English, you may use English, particularly if it is a long citation. If your quotation runs for more than four lines of text, you should use a BLOCK quote (i.e. tab in once and single space lines within the block). Students will be asked to have their papers reviewed electronically to detect plagiarism.

Bibliographic format may be similar to what you have used in English 103. Be consistent across sources and provide all necessary information. Be aware that everything on the internet may NOT be reliable information. Remember that A MINIMUM OF THREE SOURCES MUST BE IN FRENCH. The more sources that you have in French, the less translation you have to do.