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Research Report: Outline

Research Report: Outline. Lay out the Outline on a lined sheet of paper – skip lines! Topic Sentences You will need at least three topic sentences. Each topic sentence should be about something unique . Good topic sentences are vital to a good paper It is a “main point” in your report.

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Research Report: Outline

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  1. Research Report: Outline • Lay out the Outline on a lined sheet of paper – skip lines! • Topic Sentences • You will need at least three topic sentences. • Each topic sentence should be about something unique. • Good topic sentences are vital to a good paper • It is a “main point” in your report.

  2. Rubbish! Profound! Greece is one of the world’s oldest, and most historically rich civilizations. Greece developed the first democracy, a type of government which was later adopted by many other countries, including the U.S. Greece has proven to be a powerful country, which has withstood a myriad of obstacles. • Greece is very old. II. Greece started the first government. III.Greece is super powerful.

  3. Narrowing in on your Topic Sentences • Think about what you already know about your subject. What three “main points” do you want to cover in your paper? • Browse through your note cards... • What familiar “main points” do you see? • Write your three topic sentences. • Label them I, II, and III

  4. Supporting Facts • Supporting Facts are points A, B, and C. • These facts are found in your research – they can sometimes be a direct quote. • If you quote an author, be sure to cite the source! ex. (Smith 2) • A, B, and C should support your Topic Sentence. • If you can’t think of enough supporting facts, you may have to change your topic sentence!

  5. Details • Details is are the fun part of your paper! • Show what you know/what you’ve learned. • Go in to detail – use facts, examples, etc. • Details explain the supporting facts of your topic sentence. • This is the time to mention key moments in history, interesting stories, etc. Get creative!

  6. Outline Due Date! • Tuesday- March 19 • Do not have to be typed, but may be helpful • Use the example provided for assistance • Outlines are worth 20 points!

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