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Macbeth Research Paper Guidelines

The document provides instructions for a research paper assignment on William Shakespeare's play Macbeth. Students must choose a topic, likely related to symbols, themes, supernatural elements, gender roles, or character development. They will research at least three literary criticism sources and annotate Macbeth itself. Throughout January, students will complete evidence sheets, an outline, a rough draft, and peer reviews. The final research paper is due February 3rd and will make up the majority of the student's grade for the marking period.

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Macbeth Research Paper Guidelines

The document provides instructions for a research paper assignment on William Shakespeare's play Macbeth. Students must choose a topic, likely related to symbols, themes, supernatural elements, gender roles, or character development. They will research at least three literary criticism sources and annotate Macbeth itself. Throughout January, students will complete evidence sheets, an outline, a rough draft, and peer reviews. The final research paper is due February 3rd and will make up the majority of the student's grade for the marking period.

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English 3 CP

Mrs. Cardenas
Macbeth Research Paper
In a Macbeth research paper alone, there are numerous, solid, and ultimately intriguing research
paper ideas you just have to think about what interests you most. Consider this: in Macbeth
there are conspiracies, betrayals, homicidal plots, insanity, and a successful (somewhat!) murder.
How could you not be interested in such things?
That being said, here are some possible ideas you could use to craft an excellent Macbeth term
paper...

Symbols
Thematic topics

Supernatural occurrences

Gender roles

Character development

A topic of your choice, to be approved by me.

These are just some of the topics around which you could craft a Macbeth research paper. When
you are dealing with something that truly interests you, research paper writing becomes less an
ordeal, and more of an opportunity. Some of the most interesting research papers imaginable
revolve around Shakespeares legendary plays. Choose something that actually interests you!
** You cannot use the topic of your response paper**
Throughout the next six weeks, you will be diligently working on this essay. This will make up the
majority of your second marking period grade! If you do not take this seriously, meet deadlines,
and work hard it will reflect in your paper grade, as well as your marking period grade.
Essay expectations:
Research, read, and annotate at least 3 pieces of literary criticism on Macbeth
Complete evidence sheets for each of the articles and Macbeth (3 secondary sources
and 1 primary)
Develop a well-organized outline for your paper
Schedule and meet with Mrs. Cardenas for a conferences during one of the work days
Articulate your ideas in a developed rough draft
Review and critique two anonymous papers
Write a strong, analytical argument throughout the final copy of your research paper

Assignment Breakdown
Activity
Choose topic and submit research question
This needs to be written out with your name
on it. You cannot simply tell me your topic for
credit.

Due Date
Thursday 12/15

Grades
___/3

Sources:
Research at least 4 literary criticism articles
to use as sources for your paper

**you must have at


least 2 articles found
not necessarily read
by**
Period 6 12/21
Period 8 - 12/22

Evidence Sheet (Lit Crit 1)


(see website)
submitted to [Link]

Mon 1/2
[Link] at 11:59pm

Evidence Sheet (Lit Crit 2)

Thurs 1/4
[Link] at 11:59pm

Evidence Sheet (Lit Crit 3)

Mon 1/9
[Link] at 11:59pm

Evidence Sheet (Macbeth)

Mon. 1/9
[Link] at 11:59pm

_____/10

Tuesday 1/10
Printed

______/5

Thursday 1/12
[Link] at 11:59pm

______/25

Works Cited Rough Draft


Outline

____/2

_____/ 10
_____/10
_____/10

Rough Draft
**This should be a completed rough draft if it
does need meet the page requirement it will
be a maximum of 14/20**
Peer Edit (1)

Peer Edit (2)

Friday 1/20
[Link] at 11:59pm

_______/20

Tues 1/31
_____/10
Tues 1/31
_____/10

Final Draft
Use your peer edited rough draft to develop
your final draft.

Friday 2/3
[Link] at 11:59pm
(printed copy 2/6)

_______/100

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