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6Research Paper Unit:

Paper Outline

Directions: Complete this outline to ensure that your research paper contains all necessary elements, including text and article sources with their explanations. This outline is a draft of your research paper, feel free to mark and edit as you write. Since this is a research paper draft, this assessment counts as a quiz grade . Make sure to sign and date your completion of this handout on the final page.

PARAGRAPH 2 (Addresses Point 1 of Thesis Statement)

A. Topic Sentence (stay focused on thesis): ________________________________________________

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B. Quote:

1. Transition, lead-in: _________________________________________________________________

2. Quotation & Page Number: ___________________________________________________________

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3. Explanation/analysis of example (2 sentences): ___________________________________________

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Link to example from TEXT: _________________________________________________________________

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Transition to NEXT PARAGRAPH: ________________________________________________________

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PARAGRAPH 3 (Addresses Point 1 of Thesis Statement)

A. Topic Sentence (stay focused on thesis): ________________________________________________

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B. Quote:

1. Transition, lead-in: _________________________________________________________________

2. Quotation & Page Number: ___________________________________________________________

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3. Explanation/analysis of example (2 sentences): ___________________________________________

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Link to second example from text: _____________________________________________________________

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Transition to next paragraph: __________________________________________________________________

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PARAGRAPH 4 (Addresses Point 2 of Thesis Statement)

A. Topic Sentence (stay focused on thesis): ________________________________________________

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B. Quote:

1. Transition, lead-in: _________________________________________________________________

2. Quotation & Page Number: ___________________________________________________________

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3. Explanation/analysis of example (2 sentences): ___________________________________________

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Transition to next paragraph: __________________________________________________________________

PARAGRAPH 5 (Addresses Point 2 of Thesis Statement)

A. Topic Sentence (stay focused on thesis): ________________________________________________

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B. Quote:

1. Transition, lead-in: _________________________________________________________________

2. Quotation & Page Number: ___________________________________________________________

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3. Explanation/analysis of example (2 sentences): ___________________________________________

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Transition to next paragraph: __________________________________________________________________

PARAGRAPH 6 (Addresses Point 3 of Thesis Statement)

A. Topic Sentence (stay focused on thesis): ________________________________________________

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B. Quote:

1. Transition, lead-in: _________________________________________________________________

2. Quotation & Page Number: ___________________________________________________________

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3. Explanation/analysis of example (2 sentences): ___________________________________________

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Transition to next paragraph: __________________________________________________________________

PARAGRAPH 7 (Addresses Point 3 of Thesis Statement)

A. Topic Sentence (stay focused on thesis): ________________________________________________

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B. Quote:

2. Transition, lead-in: _________________________________________________________________

2. Quotation & Page Number: ___________________________________________________________

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3. Explanation/analysis of example (2 sentences): ___________________________________________

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Transition to next paragraph: __________________________________________________________________

PARAGRAPH 8: CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH

A. Restate thesis artfully: ______________________________________________________________

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B. Provide a restatement of key points (5-6 sentences on each point of thesis): _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

C. Tie Back to Attention Getter & Conclude Essay: ___________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Completion:

After reading and completing this handout, please sign and date below before submitting. This ensures you are progressing through a necessary portion of your Research Paper brainstorming and drafting. Completion and submission of this handout is due by Friday, February 26, 2021 & will count as a quiz grade. Late submission will result in a late grade (80%). By signing below, you affirm that you have completed this portion of your Research Paper unit.

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