Research paper

entionGetter.docx

1. ention Getter (write this out) – could be a startling statistic/fact, an anecdote, quote, rhetorical question

2. Transition to thesis which explains connection between grabber and main ideas

3. Thesis statement-focus on emphasizing the solution to the problem in your thesis

Section 1 – Problems (1-2 pages)

1. Topic Sentence – Define problems (write out)

1. Describe

2. Examples

3. Who affected

2. Topic Sentence – Causes/history of the problems (write out)

1. Where/how it originated

2. Causes

3. Topic Sentence – Seriousness/Consequences (write out)

1. Negative effects

2. How serious

3. Consequences

Transition sentence to lead into the solution.

Section 2 – Solutions (2-3 pages)

1. Topic Sentence – Solutions

1. Overview of solutions

2. Research to support

2. Topic Sentence – Implementation

1. Process of implementation

2. Possible problems-opposition

3. Drawbacks

3. Topic Sentence – Outcomes

1. Benefits

2. Compare to other solutions

3. Explicitly explore how it solves the problem

Conclusion (1/2-1 page)

1. Summary statement (write out)

2. Relate to the world today or future (write out)

3. Call to action/final thought (write out)