Topic:sports and education
Subject:English
Volume: pages
Type: Essay
Format: APA
Description
Directive:
The student will write an argumentative APA style research essay. The body of which will be typed, double spaced, 3-5 pages (min-max) of written body, demonstrating mastery of the skills necessary to writing an argument-based, research paper with proper citations. Full paper with title page, body and annotated reference list may be closer to 5-8 pages. It will be submitted in on the due date in electronic format. Topic: The paper must focus on a topic in education that has academic articles. Library: This paper will be supported by scholarly literature and references from the library and online article databases. Usage: Students must reference at least 3 works from scholarly journal (print or on-line) articles and at least 1 book and 1 website. This paper will have a minimum of 5 different academic references. You may use other non-academic sources (newspaper, magazine, websites) above and beyond the minimums. Scholarly The writer should use the APA style of formatting and referencing. Reporting: Students must demonstrate appropriate in-text referencing and a thorough command of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing techniques. An annotated reference list will also be required (One line explanation about why you chose each source). Formatting: The final product will include: a) title page (formatted to APA requirements) b) introduction with background, identifiable topic and thesis statement c) body with evidence of at least 1 quote, 1 paraphrase and 1 summary d) organized conclusion e) annotated reference list
Name: Date:
Section: STSU 1100-____
Research Paper Planning/Outlining
This template is for a research paper (essay) with three main points. This template may be adjusted to fit your needs. If you need to add extra details, just add them.
Please include the following:
1) Working title – Less than 14 words that summarize your research question/topic. This may change by the time you complete your paper.
2) Thesis statement – this sentence should be a statement, not a question, of what you
intend to prove in your paper. The thesis statement includes a mention of the three
main points to come in summary. You may need to revise the thesis statement several times
during the course of writing the paper.
3) The three (or more) major points you plan to make in your research paper. Each of
these major points should support the thesis statement.
4) Topic sentences – one for each of your three major points
5) Three details, pieces of information, or evidence from your notes with the sources
listed (in parentheses) for each of your major points
6) Concluding sentence and lead-in for the next paragraph – one for each paragraph.
These sentences should remind you how you should consistently be communicating to
your readers why you’re telling them what you’re telling them.
7) Conclusion for your research paper – The conclusion should sum up the reasons you
have given that support your thesis. You should add insight by giving some thoughts
on the implications of what you have just written or proven.
Research Paper Template
Title of your research paper: __________________________________________________________________________
Thesis statement: ___________________________________________________________________________________
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Introduction – The introduction should contain a “hook”, general quote, or interesting fact on your topic. You will then add two-three broad, general background statements, and your thesis statement.
I. Introduction
A. Begin with an opening sentence that captures your reader’s attention. You might consider including the theme, a memorable quotation that relates to the topic, or asking a question. (THE HOOK)
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B. Define topic (if needed – such as education technology, stress, anxiety, etc.).
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C. Then write a paragraph or two that introduces the topic background that you plan on discussing and why it is important.
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D. Write your thesis statement at the end of the intro section. Give a brief summary of each main idea of the topic that you plan on discussing (state each briefly – 2-3 sentences total). Then, as your last sentence, include the overall theme (or main idea) that connects all of these main ideas together under your one chosen topic as well as leading into the first main point that you will discuss in your paper (this is a transition sentence).
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II. Topic sentence for main point #1__________________________________________________________________
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A. Subtopic from main point #1____________________________________________________________________
1. Detail or example from your notes (with source)
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i. Explain source’s connection to thesis in your own words
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2. Detail or example from your notes (with source)
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ii. Explain source’s connection to thesis in your own words:
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3. Detail or example from your notes (with source) – if needed
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iii. Explain source’s connection to thesis in your own words
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(Additional Subtopics may be added.)
B. Concluding sentence and lead-in about how the details or examples for main point #2 support the thesis:
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III. Topic sentence for main point #2
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A. Subtopic from main point #2____________________________________________________________________
1. Detail or example from your notes(with source)
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i. Explain source’s connection to thesis in your own words:
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2. Detail or example from your notes (with source)
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ii. Explain source’s connection to thesis in your own words
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3. Detail or example from your notes (with source) – if needed
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iii. Explain source’s connection to thesis in your own words
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(Additional Subtopics may be added.)
B. Concluding sentence and lead-in about how the details or examples for main point #3 support the thesis
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IV. Topic sentence for main point #3
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A. Subtopic from main point #3_____________________________________________________________________
1. Detail or example from your notes (with source)
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i. Explain source’s connection to thesis in your own words
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2. Detail or example from your notes (with source)
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ii. Explain source’s connection to thesis in your own words
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3. Detail or example from your notes (with source) – if needed
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iii. Explain source’s connection to thesis in your own words
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B. Concluding sentence and lead-into conclusion and include how all of the details or examples for main points #1, 2, and 3 support the thesis
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V. Conclusion
1. Begin with a rephrased thesis statement (See introduction, final sentence).
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2. Summarize the three main points you made in your body paragraphs. (minimum of 3 sentences)
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3. End with an overall theme of your research paper, or an interesting fact about the future of this topic:
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