10th Grade Research Paper Topic and Overview

Supreme Court Cases that Shaped America

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2015/06/26/supreme-court-cases-history/
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1. Marbury v. Madison, ​1803 (4-0 decision): ​Established the Supreme Court's power of judicial review over
Congress.
2. McCulloch v. Maryland, ​1819 (7-0 decision): ​Established the federal government's implied powers over
the states.
3. Dred Scott v. Sandford, ​1857 (7-2 decision) :​Denied citizenship to African American slaves.
4. Plessy v. Ferguson,​ 1896 (7-1 decision): ​Upheld "separate but equal" segregation laws in states.
5. Korematsu v. United States​, 1944 (6-3 decision): ​Upheld internment of Japanese Americans during
World War II.
6. Brown v. Board of Education​, 1954 (9-0 decision): ​Separating black and white students in public schools
is unconstitutional.
7. Gideon v. Wainwright, ​1963 (9-0 decision): ​Criminal defendants have a right to an attorney even if they
cannot afford one.
8. New York Times v. Sullivan​, 1964 (9-0 decision): ​Lawsuits based on libel or defamation must show
intent or recklessness.
9. Miranda v. Arizona, ​1966 (5-4 decision): ​Prisoners must be advised of their rights before being
questioned by police.
10. Loving v. Virginia, ​1967 (9-0 decision) : ​Invalidated state laws prohibiting interracial marriage.
11. Roe v. Wade​, 1973 (7-2 decision): ​Women have a constitutional right to an abortion during the first two
trimesters.
12. United States v. Nixon​, 1974 (8-0 decision): ​President cannot use executive privilege to withhold
evidence from criminal trial.
13. Regents of the University of California v. Bakke,​ 1978 (5-4 decision) : ​Upheld use of race as one of
many factors in college admissions.
14. Bush v. Gore,​ 2000 (5-4 decision) : ​No recount of the 2000 presidential election was feasible in a
reasonable time period.
15. Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission​, 2010 (5-4 decision) : ​Corporations and unions can
spend unlimited amounts in elections.
16. National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius​, 2012 (5-4 decision) :​Upheld the mandate
that most Americans have health insurance.
17. Shelby County v. Holder,​ 2013 (5-4 decision): ​States and localities do not need federal approval to
change voting laws.
18. United States v. Windsor​, 2013 (5-4 decision) :​Federal government must provide benefits to legally
married same-sex couples.
19. Obergefell v. Hodges, 2 ​ 015 (5-4 decision): ​Same-sex marriage is legalized across all 50 states.

***Students may also find another Supreme Court Case not on the list per my approval.
 Dallas Academy 10th Grade Research Paper Requirements
Every junior high and high school student will complete a research paper. We use MLA format
as the standard for correct form. This unit will focus on the process: Organization, time management,
note taking, documentation, written expression, and correct form will be emphasized on all levels.

Tenth Grade Requirements:

● 4-6 pages typed of content, not counting outline and works cited page.
● double spaced
● Times New Roman 12pt font
● guided outline
● 5 sources
● 50 note cards
● 5 in text citations
● Works Cited page.

Topic:​ Throughout the school year, students have explored many topics and themes. Currently, students
are finishing the unit “Why is Education Important?” in which students studied about the lack of rights
of young women around the world. Students will shortly begin the unit, “Is Justice Blind?” Students
will read ​12 Angry Men ​by Reginald Rose and ​And Then There Were None​ by Agatha Christie. In
connection with the unit, the 10th grade research topic will be ​Supreme Court Cases that Shaped
America. Each student will choose one case from the teacher approved list to research and
report. Since this assignment is a research paper, students should present the facts of the case
including preceding events leading up to the case as well as the effect the case has on the legal
system today.

Sources:

● 5 sources which must be approved by me.

● You must have 1 book. ​You will use books, newspaper articles, magazine articles,
online new sources, or an organization’s website. ​ Wikipedia is not an acceptable
source.
● We will use an online resource called ​https://www.noodletools.com​ ​to create the works
cited page. All Dallas Academy students have their own noodletools account set up
through Office 365.
● Bring your sources to class each day.

Requirements for Works Cited:​ Your works cited will be completed before you even start your paper
using ​https://www.noodletools.com​. Correct formatting for Works Cited is very important.
Requirements for Note Cards:

1. Students must have a minimum of 50 cards.

2. Note Cards must be the 4x6 size. Students must purchase their own cards.
3. You must have note cards from EACH source.
4. Top line must have a main topic or subtopic from the outline.
5. Do not copy a complete sentence UNLESS you use a quotation mark.
6. Put facts in your own words.
7. Leave the bottom line for citation/source information.
8. Do not write on the back of the card.
9. Each card must be full to receive full credit. Half credit will be given in some cases.
10. All cards will be turned in with the rough draft and the final draft.
11. Noodle Tools allows you to create online note cards, which students may do, but will still
need to print out the note cards and paste them to actual note cards. Part of the research
process is physically organizing note cards into the order that best fits your outline.

Requirements for Rough Draft and Final Draft: ​4 pages of content, not counting outline and
works cited pages.

1. It should be typed according to MLA manuscript format (Times New Roman, double
spaced, 12pt font).
2. Outline must accompany rough draft and final draft.
3. Minimum of 5 in text citations-at least one from each source. However, more in text
citations will be needed if documentation is required.
4. Works Cited page must accompany rough draft and final draft.
5. Rough draft with grade sheet must be turned in with final draft.
6. Both drafts will be turned in inside a large brown envelope.

Students will be using computers in school as well as their computers at home. ​ Therefore, it is very
important that students have access to Office365 at home and at school.​ Remember to bring your
materials to class every day. During class, students will create a binder with helpful information and to
house parts of their paper. I understand the expectations of the assignment including the grades assigned
to each requirement.

Student Name and Topic: _______________________________________

Parent Signature and Approval of Topic: _________________________________________

 Ms. Hennegan’s approval of Topic: _____________________________________________

Important Dates: ​Please note dates are subject to change depending on the pace of the class.
Please note that most of these grades will be Grammar & Composition grades.

Wednesday, February 26th: Signed Sheet due and Topic Selection due(Homework Grade)

Friday, February 28th: 1 source due (Homework Grade)

Tuesday, March 3th: All Sources due for approval (Quiz Grade)

Wednesday. March 4th : Works Cited due ​(1 test grade)

Thursday, March 5th: Outline and Thesis due ( 1 quiz grade)

Monday, March 9th: 5 note cards due (daily grade)

Tuesday, March 10th: 10 note cards due (daily grade) (​you should have 15 total by this day)

Thursday, March 12: 10 note cards due (daily grade) ​(you should have 25 total by this day)

SPRING BREAK March 16th -March 20th

Monday, March 23rd: 5 note cards due​ (you should have 30 total by this day)

Wednesday, March 25th: 10 note cards due (daily grade) ​(you should have 40 total by this day)

Friday, March 27th: All 50 Note cards due (quiz grade)

Monday, April 6th: ​Rough Draft due (test grade)

Friday, April 17th :​ Final Draft due (worth 2 test grades)

You may earn an extra 5 points if you turn in your rough draft and final draft early. Also, if you make
the needed corrections on your rough draft, I will not count the original rough draft grade.
Dates to Remember:

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

24 25 26 27 28
Signed sheet 1 source due
due=homework
grade
Topic Due

March​ ​2 3 4 5 6
All sources due Works Cited due Outline due No School
1 test grade Quiz grade PArent Conferences
Quiz grade

9 10 11 12 13
5 note cards due 10 note cards 10 note cards Hennegan in Boston
due due

16 17 18 19 20
Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break

2​ 3 24 25 26 27
5 notecards due=daily 10 notecards All 50 note cards due
grade due=daily grade Quiz grade

30 31 April 1 2 3
Early Release Early Release
Achievement Achievement Testing
Testing

6 7 8 9 10
Rough Draft due No School Easter Break
(test grade) End of 5th 6 weeks

13 14 15 16 17
No School
1st day of 6th 6 weeks Final Draft Due=2 test
grades