Research Report Guidelines
Title Page
Your title should be centered and double spaced
12 point font is required in report, 14 or 16 point is acceptable for headings
Below your title be sure to include your name and the date
Table of Contents
Center “Table of Contents” at the top of the page
Type section headings below the title (aligned left)
Write the corresponding page numbers to the right of each title
Contents of the Project
Must be in 12 point font and double spaced
Indent the first line of each paragraph
Headings can be bold or underlined
Feel free to use your own creative headings
The actual written contents must be 4 to 8 pages
The specifics of each section
are explained following these guidelines
(I will accept drafts before their due date. Feedback will be given on all
drafts.)
Introduction
Causes or Preceding Events
The Main Event
Lasting Effects on Society
Conclusion
Bibliography (References)
You must have a minimum of 3 different resources
This page is not counted as part of the 4 to 8 required pages
Center “Bibliography” at the top of the page
References must be in alphabetical order as shown in class
Specifics on Each Section
I. Introduction
A brief overview of your event and why you chose to research it.
II. Causes or Preceding Events
What led up to the event? How did it come about? What caused it to happen?
III. The Main Event
Describe the event itself. This section is the meat of your report. Make sure you write in your own words. Do not copy directly from your references.
IV. Lasting Effects on Society
Did your event change anything in our lives? Did it have a significant impact on society? Have we changed our ways or views because of it?
V. Conclusion
Why is this event still remembered today, and why should others learn about it? How might our world be different if this event never occurred?
Presentation
This project will be presented in a different way than our previous reports. The typing instructions are the same, but the presentation will be different. Follow the instructions below and please ask if you are in doubt about anything.
You will need the following: 2 pieces of firm card (found at craft stores) 15 inches by 12 inches and colored tape.
Tape the two pieces of board together (inside and out) to form a spine. This makes the card into a book cover which will stand on a desk for display.
On the outside cover, attach the title page.
On the inside left cover, attach the entire research project including the Table of Contents and Bibliography. Use brads, staples or any neat and creative way to attach your report to the inside left cover.
On the inside right cover you must have a map showing where your event took place. The map must be large enough to give some context to your location. The map should be neat and colorful.
You may choose to include pictures to open spaces on your display.