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Research Paper. General Format. Ye Old Five Paragraph Essay. Introduction – End paragraph with Thesis Statement! Ways to Introduce – (Have you tried these?) Use a famous quote Ask questions Cite statistics or startling facts Create an appropriate anecdote Describe a scene.
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Research Paper General Format
Ye Old Five Paragraph Essay Introduction – End paragraph with Thesis Statement! Ways to Introduce – (Have you tried these?) Use a famous quote Ask questions Cite statistics or startling facts Create an appropriate anecdote Describe a scene
Build Background One or more paragraphs setting the research topic. Consider your audience – What do they know? What do they need to know to connect with your argument?
Body Paragraphs Body of Argument – Think Separate Paragraphs! Point One (Make a specific claim!)– back up your idea with support from research by quoting, paraphrasing, and / or summarizing. Point Two (Make another claim!) – back up idea with research support by quoting, paraphrasing and / or summarizing. Point Three, etc…
Consider Opposing Arguments Rebuttal opinion supported by research again quoting, paraphrasing, and or summarizing!
Conclusion Ending summary paragraph Reflect main points of body argument…tell where you’ve taken the audience! Restate thesis…be clear on your position! Will these have the typical “Call to Action” – No, argumentation stands on logos evidence… Questions?