Friday, March 1, 2019

Freshman Research Paper Materials

Here's the main packet, which includes how to format an outline: Main packet

Here's a link to how to write a thesis statement: How to Write a Thesis Statement

Here's a link to outline examples: Outline Examples. Remember, the purpose of your outline is to organize the information you've collected. It is the blueprint for your paper. Figure out: What are my main categories of information? How do I want to arrange these categories? Which pieces of information go in which categories? Use one of the examples as a template for your own outline.

Here's a graphic organizer for your outline. Keep in mind, your research paper will have more than three body paragraphs (so you will have to add to the organizer. Outline graphic organizer

Here's a link to MLA format, which includes how-tos on in-text citation, works cited, long-quote format, and general formatting help: MLA Format (Including Works Cited)

Here's a link on different ways to insert quotes: Quote Insertion

Here's a link on how to write an introduction: How to Write an Introduction

Here's a link on how to write a conclusion: How to Write a Conclusion

Here's a link to a gif of an artic fox (because why not?) Artic Fox