Create an outline to envision the development of your research paper and the paragraphs within.
Effects of Parental Separation or Divorce on Children
BACKGROUND
A research paper is the culmination and final product of an involved process of research, critical thinking, source evaluation, organization, and composition. It is, perhaps, helpful to think of the research paper as a living thing, which grows and changes as you explore, interpret, and evaluate sources related to a specific topic.
Primary and secondary sources are the heart of a research paper, and provide its nourishment; without the support of and interaction with these sources, the research paper would morph into a different genre of writing (e.g., a Wikipedia page). The research paper serves not only to further the field in which it is written, but also to provide you with an exceptional opportunity to increase your knowledge in that field.
YOUR TASK
This paper is your chance to enter a contemporary debate with an informed opinion. Your research paper should be a 7 page exploration of a topic of your choosing that reflects some aspect of your identity. An important goal of the argumentative research paper is persuasion, which means the topic chosen should be debatable or controversial.
The argumentative research paper consists of an introduction in which you clearly introduce the topic and inform the audience exactly which stance you intend to take; this stance is often identified in the thesis statement. You should support your thesis throughout your paper by means of academically acceptable sources, with the intent to persuade the audience that your particular interpretation of the situation is viable.
CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS
A successful paper includes the following:
- A clear and arguable thesis that functions as a controlling idea for the paper
- A four-part introduction that captures reader interest and strongly orients the reader
- TEA body paragraphs in support of the thesis that are clearly focused and well developed
- Well incorporated evidence (quotes/paraphrases) using ICE
- Logical transitions that move your reader from one point/idea to the next
- If your paper is one-sided, a concession that strengthens your argument by acknowledging an opposing point of view
- A Works Cited page (MLA) with at least five academically acceptable sources
- A creative title that captures the essence of the paper
- Clear and correct sentences as well as careful proofreading
- MLA formatting/style
HOW TO DO IT
Writing is recursive, and there is no lock-step formula for achieving a “final” product. But, here for the sake of guiding you through the process of research and writing your research paper, I’ve articulated the general steps you will take to approach this assignment.
- Choose a topic and develop a research question that will guide your research efforts.
- Develop your research schedule to help you stay on track!
- Use the rhetorical elements as a guide to think through your writing. For example, determine your audience (something between your instructor and a larger academic crowd)—this will influence the decisions you make in terms of style, tone, diction, etc.
- Conduct extensive research to inform your understanding of the topic and shape your perspective.
- Write an annotated bibliography to assess and evaluate your sources.
- Synthesize multiple sources to articulate an argument that responds directly to your research question.
- Create an outline to envision the development of your research paper and the paragraphs within.
- Write a draft of your research paper, incorporating the writing skills and strategies we’ve been practicing all semester (four-part introduction, PIE, ICE, transitions, MLA, etc.).
- Cite all of your sources (in-text and on your Works Cited page) using MLA format.
- Check your draft for organization and clarity. Perhaps use the reverse outline strategy.
- Solicit peer (and tutor or instructor) feedback to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your draft and develop a revision plan.
- Revise your research paper and write the final draft.
- Proofread your final draft for sentence-level issues and silly mistakes!
SUBMISSION
Please upload two (2) attachments:
Attachment 1 – Essay 4 Reflective Cover Letter
Attachment 2 – Essay 1 Final Draft
Subject: English,
This work is based on the same topic – from continue work – due 9pm, done on Jul 15th
you have annotated bib 1 and annotated bib 2 on your research and use these into the essay – pick annotated bib 2 from what u will do in the previous deliverable two assignments
mla format style
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