A four (4) page, double spaced, 12 point font research paper, to be completed as a Word document, will be required from the topic list (below). This must be complete with a bibliography and citations of scholarly research in MLA or Modern Language Association. The OCC online library will assist you in completing this assignment. This paper must be submitted to the Dropbox labeled “Research Paper”. The research paper will be graded on a predetermined point structure as identified in the rubric for that particular assignment. The research paper once completed should be submitted via Dropbox in one of the accepted file formats including: Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) Plain text (.txt) Portable Document Format (.pdf) and Rich Text Format (.rtf, .rtfx)

Paper is about the Michigan Prison System

Review your topic
Gather your research and information
Gather your scholarly sources in MLA (a minimum of two (2) sources)
Organize your material
Plan the introduction (first page)
Plan the conclusion (last page)
Grading Rubric
One page separate Bibliography = 8 points
Citations in MLA format = 8 points
Clear introduction and conclusion = 8 points
Spelling, punctuation, grammar = 8 points
Scholarly sources (separate page) = 8 points
Four full pages = 15 points for each page or 60 points
Total points possible for this assignment = 100 points
Remember this is an “Informational” research report and it represents 100 points of your overall grade.
Do not Plagiarize!