research paper
Research Paper: Introduction
ENGL 101
Instructor: Jean Jeon
Research Paper: Introduction
1) “Hook”: a famous quotation
2) Introductory sentence: General topic/ purpose of writing on the topic
3) Topic sentence: Specific topic/ importance of the topic
4) Thesis Statement (PTOCR)
1) Hook
Begin with a “QUOTE” to draw your readers’ attention on the topic.
With or without a context.
One sentence only.
Example 1:“H.W. raped me” – Rose McGowan on Twitter.
Example 2: “H.W. raped me” was a tweet sent out on Twitter in 2016 that a movie producer, Harvey Weinstein, had sexually assaulted her…
2) Introductory sentence
General purpose of writing this topic.
Simply introduce what you would like to discuss in your research paper.
Example:
The scandal with Harvey Weinstein brought up the issue of sexual harassment and more attention is needed in understanding victims.
3) Topic Sentence
Introduce more details on your research issue/country you’ll be focusing on.
importance of understanding your topic/issue.
Example:
While sexual harassment has been an ongoing issue around the world, the United States has faced criticism for its lack of response to the victims.
4) Thesis statement (P.T.O.C.R.)
Perspective (视角)
Topic (country & demographics)
Opinion (who is responsible for the issue? How to resolve this issue?)
Concept (趋势. Current issue)
Roadmap keywords (Causes of effects of the issue)
Perspective (RUAH)
Heart = emotions
Mind = society
Soul = spirit/religion
Strength = science
Mind
(society)
Sociological & Political
perspective
Soul
(Spirit/Religion)
Religious & Spiritual
perspective
Heart
(Emotions)
Psychological perspective
Strength
(Science)
Biological & Scientific perspective
Topic
State the topic of your research with country you are focusing on.
You can choose specific demographics (groups of people) for your research
Example: the mental health issues among college students in North America
Opinion: responsibility
Who is responsible to resolve the issue? Who has an authority to fix it?
Society
Government
Institutions/ Schools
Parents? Individuals?
Examples
[TOPIC] requires institutional support and attention to the students’ attitude
[TOPIC] needs the attention of the politicians to bring about a change in the laws
Useful phrases for OPINION
implement necessary reforms
reflect public opinion
give government subsidy to …
Provide trainings
The [POWER/AUTHORITY] should …
take measures/actions/steps to …
Amend/ tighten up/ strengthen/ implement/reinforce the law
carry out/conduct
implement necessary reforms …
Concept: Current issue
Academic & researched idea.
What is currently happening in N.A. regarding your topic?
Examples
1: the rise of mental health concerns has placed most of the college students at risk
2: the politicians do not tend to trust victim’s testimonies
Thesis example 1 (PTOCR)
From a psychological perspective,
the sexual harassment in the United States
needs the attention of the politicians to bring about a change in the laws
because the politicians do not tend to trust victim’s testimonies through the following effects:
“he-said-she-said” mentality, the lack of DNA testing, the low ratio of claims being led to arrest, and the lack of convictions in the criminal court.
Thesis example 2
From a socio-economic perspective,
the increasing coronavirus cases in North America
requires the government’s attention and enforcement of a legal measure
because the increasing number of confirmed virus cases puts the public at risk
through the following effects:
causing the public to panic, Asian-looking individuals being harassed, overreaction to sanitation/self-protection, and loss of educational opportunity.
Thesis example 3
From an anthropological perspective,
orphan care in Haiti
must focus on nurturing because
complex cultural patterns continue to put children at risk through the following effects:
abandonment, 2, 3, and slavery.
Hook/Introductory/Topic sentences [Sample]
Please place the sentences in the right order.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, entire nations have faced unprecedented challenges with respect to mental health.
Among the reported health concerns in North America, the rise of mental health issues among college students suggests a need for effective support for younger generations.
The World Health Organization declared “a global pandemic on Mar. 11, 2020, and a state of emergency was declared in Ontario on Mar. 17, 2020” (WHO, 2020).
Hook/Introductory/Topic sentences [Sample]
The World Health Organization declared “a global pandemic on Mar. 11, 2020, and a state of emergency was declared in Ontario on Mar. 17, 2020” (WHO, 2020).
During the COVID-19 pandemic, entire nations have faced unprecedented challenges with respect to mental health.
Among the reported health concerns in North America, the rise of mental health issues among college students suggests a need for effective support for younger generations.
Thesis Statement [Sample]
From psychological and health perspectives,
the mental health issues among college students in North America
requires institutional support and attention to the students’ attitude
because the rise of mental health concerns has placed most of the college students at risk
through the following causes:
extended social distancing,
distress on coursework,
limitations in online classes,
and lack of lack of supervision and support from school.
Thesis Statement [Sample]
From psychological and health perspectives, the mental health issues among college students in North America requires institutional support and attention to the students’ attitude because the rise of mental health concerns has placed most of the college students at risk through the following causes: extended social distancing, distress on coursework, limitations in online classes, and lack of lack of supervision and support from school.
Thesis vocabulary
Avoid
People
Important/Significant
Similar/Different
Good/bad
Problem
Things
advantages
USE
unmarried women, the public
State what makes it significant
Be more specific, scholarly words.
Effective/ineffective
Issues
Specific words
Improved communication/ increase in
Homework
Read
Read Coursepack: Research Paper and get ready for the Quiz for Tuesday, June 15th.
Meet
Meet with your LC to show your Task 4. Begin working on Task 5.
Hand in
Hand in an introduction draft into “RP Drafts Dropbox”
Reminder
Some of you did not follow the explicit instructions for a video presentation. Avoid reading out your script and make sure to answer all questions from the guide sheet.
If your AR final submission shows a discrepancy in the way it was completed, and if your writing style and presentation skill do not match, it will not be graded.
I will not grade if there are insufficient proof of your writing.
If the authorship of the submission does not match and you got some help’ without discussing it with me before the submission, I will not accept your work.
Reminder
Some comments on your article review may indicate plagiarism (PL), which would deduct 5% of your essay grade. Failure to avoid PL will result in a 10% deduction for the second offense.
If you have not attended learning coach meetings, you need to see your coach once a week with your questions/tasks ready to complete this course because learning coach grades take up 10% of the total course grade (as indicated in a syllabus).
Revised Essay
Students who score C- or below (6 out of 10) may choose to rewrite ONE essay to improve their grade to a maximum of B-.
Only one essay (Article Review or Research Paper) may be rewritten for a higher grade.