- You need to have 4 sources, and at least 2 of them should be scholarly. You may include more sources. I
expect you to engage with rigorously researched scholarly sources. - Your introduction should briefly discuss the general issue or problem of your paper. Use this point in your paper to set up the rest of your argument and answer the following question: What would a reader need to know in order to make sense of your topic and argument? Your introduction should logically connect to your thesis.
- You must present a clear argument about what solution you think is best for the issue. The purpose of your paper is to argue that one solution to your issue/problem is the best and why. So, your thesis needs to
make an argumentative statement that says clearly and concisely what your problem is and what is the best
the solution according to your researched conclusions. - Your body paragraphs will be topic driven. That is, you will not address each of your sources individually.
You must intermingle the information that you have taken from your research in order to express your points, thoughts, and revelations. Your body paragraphs should discuss the problems associated with your issue and then discuss solutions. So, if you were writing about the extinction of polar bears, you would have paragraphs that address the causes of their extinction and then follow up with paragraphs that discuss possible solutions to that problem. Keep in mind that at some point in your paper, you will need to indicate
which solution you think is best and why; you will need to support that “why” argument with research. - Your conclusion needs to restate your main point and address further implications and ideas related to your topic. Extend the issue further. Where does future research need to go? What actions should we take?
How do we need to change our thinking about a particular issue? Think of this as a point to bring it together
and then take your thoughts and research into a new, but logical, direction.
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