E10 Research Paper
Basic Requirements:
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In-Text Citations ⬇︎
The citation must be the SAME THING that's on the first line of the Works Cited entry.
Notes: - A period or comma goes after the citation.
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Outline:
- Introduction
- Get my attention.
- Give me some background info (history, definitions, etc.).
- End with your Thesis Statement. - Sections 1-3
- Present your ideas backed up by facts you found in your research. This is NOT a middle-school essay where you talk about something you already knew about; this is a research paper. - Conclusion
- Restate your thesis (in different words).
- Make it apply to the audience. [How does it affect me?]
- End with a "call to action." [What do you want me to do about it?] - Works Cited