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2-research_question_and_intent.docxResearch Question and Intent
All Research starts with a question to drive your research. Your Question should have 3 parts:
1. Be specific in its focus—clearly identify your subject of research
2. Be stated in 3rd person—no “I” statements, but written
3. Be insightful—unique, thoughtful consideration to your solution
Your intent for Research should contain 3 parts:
1. Specific thesis: 3rd person, specific, insightful _____________________________________________________
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2. Research material supporting your thesis—generated from your research question: The 5 points (topic sentences) and supporting points (evidence—reasons, facts, examples) developing the thesis
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3. 5 sources: MLA format for the full source (not just the web site address)
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***Remember your Works Cited list format is double spaced , in hanging indention and in alphabetical order by the author’s last name, or if no author, then by the first major word of the title (not A, An, or The).
Works Cited
“Blueprint Lays Out Clear Path for Climate Action." Environmental Defense Fund. Environmental Defense Fund, 8 May 2007. Web. 24 May 2009.
Clinton, Bill. Interview by Andrew C. Revkin. “Clinton on Climate Change.” New York Times. New York Times, May 2007. Web. 25 May 2009.
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