Magnum Opus (sometimes called opus magnum) comes from Latin, meaning “great work.” It is the best, most popular, or most renowned achievement of an author, artist, or musician

The guidelines for the Magnum Opus are very flexible; however, as in the real world of publishing, the timelines are crucial. You are responsible for designing your own plan and sticking to it. You are also responsible for showing your revision process, by keeping a dedicated portfolio for the project. The work must be entirely your own and must reflect the skills and knowledge from the course. It should represent your best work.

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  Conduct research about the chosen topic, using legitimate sources.
  

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  You must include at least 3 sources.
  

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  Write a research paper, approximately 3-5 pages in length.
  
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  Follow all appropriate MLA guidelines, including annotations and works cited.
  

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  Create an original piece of writing that reflects your research.
  
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  Length and content will depend on the particular area of focus, as approved by the teacher.
  

Other mandatory requirements:

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  Word count: minimum 1500 to maximum of 3500 words.
  
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  Proposal must be submitted by the due date for evaluation and approval. Any subsequent changes to the project must be reviewed and approved by the teacher.
  
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  A minimum of 1 draft must be submitted for approval.
  
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  One teacher/student conference will take place. A process mark will be given for this conference.
  
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  Peer conferencing will take place at least twice before the final draft is completed.
  
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  The final copy must be typed, double-spaced, 12-point font.
  
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  All work should be submitted in a portfolio that contains the final draft plus all rough drafts. Failure to submit process work will result in a significant reduction in the final mark.
  
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  An in-class analytic personal reflection will complete the final summative tasks. The format and prompts will be given in class.
  

Important Dates:

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  Magnum Opus Proposal & Schedule submitted _____________________­­­­­­_____
  
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  First Draft _____________________­­­­­­_____
  
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  Teacher Conference _____________________­­­­­­_____
  
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  Final Draft Due _____________________­­­­­­_____
  
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  In-Class Reflection _____________________­­­­­­_____
  

Magnum Opus Proposal & Schedule

Tentative Title of Project: _________________________________________