Technical Research Paper - Based upon an article of your choosing from Spectrum Magazine, write a Technical Research Paper with the following specifications:

Specifications

• A minimum of 3 sources (1 from Spectrum magazine)
• Not less than 4 complete pages (8.5"x11")
• 12 pt Times New Roman font, double spaced, 1" margins
• Besides the 4 pages, you must include a cover page, outline, and a works cited page
  

Due

• 1 week after assigned, there are NO late papers or rough-drafts
• The topic must be selected and approved by Mr. M the day after assigned.
• After Mr. M grades the paper, your paper will be returned and you will be given 1 week to make all corrections marked. Failure to make corrections will result in a a grade of zero.

  Percentage		Points Assigned	Notes	Student Name:_____________ Date Assigned: ____________
  5%	1. Topic of Interest & timeliness	/5	-5 if late	Topic:___________________ Month/Year:______________
  25%	2. Grammar	/25		Teacher Initials: ____________
  	- spelling / word choice		-1 each misspelled word
  	- fragments/runons		-1 each
  	- 3rd person only		-2 each
  	- awkward sentences		-1 each
  	- verb tense (past/present)		-2 each
  25%	3. Structure	/25
  	-  cover page/outline/works cited		-5 each missing
  	- 12pt, times-roman font, margin, double spaced		-5 each missing
  	- length		-5 each page short
  	- intro, body, conclusion		-5 each missing
  20%	4. Peer Review	/20	comments from 2 peers	_________________(signature) _________________(signature)
  25%	5. Teacher Evaluation	/25
  	- improvement from original	(max 10 pts)	- 10 if no improvement
  	- dynamic versus repetitive/passive	(max 10 pts)
  	- understanding versus regurgitation	(max 5 pts)	knowledge of terminology
  	- Bonus / extra features
  TOTAL		/100		Date Due: ________________