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Research Paper Structure Review

Research Paper Structure Review. 7 th Grade English Ms. Calabrese. Research Paper. Take a few minutes to review these slides about the basic research paper structure. . Introduction. Hook. Grabs the readers attention Sets the stage Generally the first sentence of a paragraph

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Research Paper Structure Review

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  1. Research Paper Structure Review 7th Grade English Ms. Calabrese

  2. Research Paper • Take a few minutes to review these slides about the basic research paper structure.

  3. Introduction

  4. Hook • Grabs the readers attention • Sets the stage • Generally the first sentence of a paragraph • 5 types of hooks: quote, question, shocking fact, statistic, anecdote.

  5. Hook

  6. Thesis Statement • States the main idea of the paper. • Serves as a map; tells the reader where the paper will be going. • Placed within the first paragraph, usually after the hook. • May be more than ONE sentence. • Must be supported by sub-topics • Like trying on a pair of jeans; may be revised MULTIPLE times before you make the right fit.

  7. Thesis Statement • Example of an unsupported thesis: Mr. Smith thinks he has the flu. • Example of a supported thesis with sub-topics: Mr. Smith thinks he has the flu because he has a sore throat, a headache, and a fever.

  8. Sub-topics Must support the thesis Must be connected to the thesis Usually occur in 3’s; but DO NOT have to Example: Lehigh University is a great institution because it has a beautiful campus, excellent professors, and many extracurricular activities.

  9. Transitions • Act as cues to help readers anticipate what is coming next in the paper. • May be a word or a few sentences.

  10. Conclusion

  11. Now that you have reviewed the slides and are familiar with the basic elements of a research paper, take a quiz to test your knowledge!

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