Final Research Paper Outline

College of liberal arts & sciences, (2014). Writing a Thesis and making an Argument. The University of Lowa. 280 Schaeffer Hall.

This is a peer reviewed article that gives a research on writing skills when it comes to writing a paper in English as a subject. The writer tries to distinguish between an argument and a thesis by describing what the two subjects are. The article goes ahead to give a detailed approach on how a paper should be written and the way a writer needs to take a position in a particular topic subject.

A thesis has been described by the author as the blue print of a paper which is a statement that determines the focus of a paper. According to the author it is a hook on which the main structure of the paper will take. This article gives a full detail on the tips that one can utilize in coming up with a good argumentative paper that fulfills the required steps in writing a thesis and argument.

George Hillocks, Jr, (2011). Teaching Argument Writing: Supporting Claims with Relevant Evidence and Clear Reasoning. Heinemann.

In the book, George has published the book by trying to influence powerful teaching abilities in academic writing. The author gives various models that can be embraced in making sure that papers are written in accordance to what academic writing dictates. The author focusses majorly on teaching the basic knowledge on argumentative writing and also teaching students to write more complex arguments.

The write offers advice on solving writing mysteries by giving an outline on simple facts and arguments in learning. He touches on what makes a good writer and the way to differentiate the best writers from other general writing. He goes ahead in the book by teaching students on making literary judgment by developing and supporting a criteria for arguments and hence answer difficult questions in writing.

Michael Gonchar, (2015). 301 Prompts for Argumentative writing: The learning network. The New York Times Company.

In this article, the journalist attempts to publish on the easy ways that students and teachers can be helped when it comes to argumentative writing. The author goes ahead to describe various ways of writing by talking about the annual student editorial contests and the way the right writing format is important in academic platforms. The author reflects majorly on various topics that can be touched on when it comes to aspects of contemporary life where one can take a stand and write a good argumentative paper.

An experienced New York Times journalist is aware that there is need to have that act of assistance when it comes to writing an argumentative paper. He reflects on most common topics that are touched on when it comes to argumentative writing. He reflects on topics such as politics, sports, culture, technology and education which are the topics that can inspire teachers and students to take a stand and write a paper on whichever one might choose to research on.

Murray & Rowena, (2011). How to Write a Thesis. McGraw-Hill Education (UK).

Murray & Rowena attempts to give an outline when it comes to thesis writing and the dos and don’ts in coming up with a good thesis. This is a book that lays foundation in writing a good argumentative paper without mistakes and flaws. It is a book that centers a lot on ways to become a frequent or serial writer.

According to this book, I believe that the author tries to come up with ways that makes the reader to understand the structure and main parts of a thesis. It also touches on how better ways of researching and siting evidences in a written document. This helps in strengthening a paper and making a reader to understand that paper well.