should college be free for all?

The research paper must be roughly 4,000-5,000 words (7-10 pages). You must use 10 sources, which you already have from your annotated bibliography. You may use sources that are not on your annotated bibliography as well, or instead of, just as long as you have 10 and have all 10 listed in your Works Cited page. The research paper must be in MLA format, contain a works cited page, and include in-text citations from all 10 sources. You do not have to provide a direct quote from every source, but every source should be used at least once to strengthen your argument–you can paraphrase or summarize the information you need from the source. For your works cited page, you may simply copy the citations from your annotated bibliography over and add/remove any new sources as needed. The good news is, you may use much of what you’ve already written in your exploratory paper, but remember, this paper is argumentative, so you will not be able to simply copy paste your exploratory as is. Here is a helpful checklist:

Research Paper Must-Haves Checklist

Paper is at least 7-10 pages in length
Paper follows MLA guidelines. (Times New Roman font, size 12, 1 inch margins, heading upper left corner, header with last name and page number in the top right of each page)
Paper contains a works cited page in MLA format
All in-text citations follow MLA format
Introduction offers ample background information on the topic and clearly defines the issue.
Introduction builds exigence. Why is this topic worth writing about? How is it arguable? Why should we be concerned about it? What has happened recently or is still happening that has made this a new issue?
Introduction clearly asserts the position you will take on the issue
Essay contains a section that addresses the counter argument. You may refute or concede their side of the argument. Consider the Rogerian strategy: It’s not a terrible idea to spend the first page or two establishing common ground and addressing the counter argument before diving into your grounds and backing.
Essay uses qualifying, objective language
Essay uses academic vocabulary and avoids colloquialisms, slang, or clichés
Paragraphs begin with topic sentences and transitions. Recall the genetic modification essay we discussed earlier this semester: the author’s main points were clearly identifiable and he used transitional words when shifting to new ideas. Re-reading some essay samples could help treat a case of writer’s block.
Conclusion is memorable and reminds the reader of main ideas without repeating them verbatim