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** Research Paper Format ** 1. Due Date: Monday Feb. 23, 2015. 2. The paper must be completed according to the appropriate format that is outlined for you. (MLA) 3. The paper must be typed using white typing paper, double-spaced and using one inch margins unless noted. 4. The font size is #12, which is the normal type size. 5. The paper will consist of 3-4 content pages and a Works Cited page. 6. The paper will be graded to the content and the format of your presentation. 80% content and 20% format. 7. Content includes: information according to the outline, sentence structure, paragraphing, punctuation, capitalization, word usage, spelling and references. 8. Format includes: Cover page, margins, proper footnoting, page numbers and the Works Cited page.


 * Contents Outline **
 * 1) Introduction (Physical Geography)
 * A. Relative Location
 * B. Geography
 * 1) Culture
 * A. Languages
 * B. Religions
 * C. Food
 * D. Dress
 * E. Unique Traditions
 * F. Education
 * G. Holidays
 * 1) Summary (your opinion of your country from your research)

**__There is a 5 point penalty for each day it is late and papers will not be accepted after Monday March 9, 2015. The grade will be a ZERO.__**
 * __ Reminder __** **:** Due Date: Monday, Feb. 23, 2015. It is important the paper is completed and turned in on time.
 * Footnotes are placed within the contents of the paper. This will be explained in detail in class.
 * Use EasyBib to create your Works Cited Page.
 * You need 5 references for your Works Cited page.