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An outline for a research paper assignment lists the expectations, grading rubric, and due dates for an extended research writing project.

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research paper, Research Process, english language arts
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Grade
11th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days
Instructional Strategy
Modeling

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