Research Paper: Detailed Structure
Final Research Paper
Create and Effective Title (examples are provided below):
Introduction: Introduce your research paper, define key terms, add significance of your research, introduce controversial views related to your topic, and move towards thesis.
– Thesis: Write the latest thesis statement you developed as you progressed with your research. Kindly follow the structure below to revise your thesis statements.
Although some agree that “counterargument,” i.e. research proves that “argument” because “points of reasons/effects1,2,3” and this is important because “so what statement.”
○ Ex: Although some agree that students should not wear uniforms to school as it infringes on individuality, research proves that students should wear uniforms to school as it promotes equality, reduces bullying and deter crime rates, and this is important because it fosters a more conducive learning environment by enabling students to be more academically successful.
Body Paragraphs:
Paragraph 1:
I. Add the first main idea supporting the thesis.
A. Explain your main idea and add a phrase introducing (source A) and representing what you will offer as proof from your research to support the main idea (source A) – Use the information you have in your Annotated Bibliography.
1. Phrase of specific support/details/examples/statistics. Use your own words and interpretation to connect the piece of evidence to your claim.
2. Add another phrase from the same source if needed, explain it, and show how it is connected to your claim.
B. Introduce (source B) and put a phrase representing what you will offer as proof from your research to support the main idea (source B).
1. Phrase of specific support/details/examples/statistics. Use your own words and interpretation to connect the piece of evidence to your claim.
2. Add another phrase from the same source if needed, explain it, and show how it is connected to your claim.
Paragraph 2:
II. Add Another main idea to support the thesis. Each body paragraph must have a main idea.
You will have as many roman numerals as you have body paragraphs.
A. Explain your main idea and add a phrase introducing (source A) and representing what you will offer as proof from your research to support the main idea (source A) – Use the information you have in your Annotated Bibliography.
1. Phrase of specific support/details/examples/statistics. Use your own words and interpretation to connect the piece of evidence to your claim.
2. Add another phrase from the same source if needed, explain it, and show how it is connected to your claim.
B. Introduce (source B) and put a phrase representing what you will offer as proof from your research to support the main idea (source B).
1. Phrase of specific support/details/examples/statistics. Use your own words and interpretation to connect the piece of evidence to your claim.
2. Add another phrase from the same source if needed, explain it, and show how it is connected to your claim.
Paragraph 3: Repeat the same steps as you develop your subsequent body paragraphs that support your thesis.
Note:
You may need to develop more than one paragraph to explain a single main idea/point while using sources to validate your point.
Paragraph 4:
Add a counterargument of other authors’, scholars’, or people’s views/perspectives on your topic.
1. Present counterargument(s) in a few sentences.
2. Refute/attack the opposing views using concrete evidence from your sources.
Paragraph 5:
Conclusion: Summarize your main points and re-state your thesis statement. Mention the limitations of your research or any other challenges you faced throughout the research process.
You need to also consider writing a sentence explaining what this research has added to you. If you would expand on this research topic, what would you do/add/prove?
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