Body of Research Paper

Follow the directions below for the completion of the body paragraphs draft assignment for Unit VI. If you have questions, please email your professor for assistance.

Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to continue drafting your academic argumentative research paper.

Description: In this assignment, you will write three to four body paragraphs according to the form that is explained in “Lesson 3: The Body Paragraphs.” The following requirements must be included in the assignment:

• Body Paragraphs: You will construct three to four paragraphs comprised of five to seven sentences each. Each paragraph should be between 150-200 words. At a minimum, this portion of the paper should be around 450-600 words (for three to four paragraphs); a body section of this length will meet the minimum requirements of the assignment. The following components must be included in each body paragraph (in the following order).
• Sentence 1: Point/reason sentence: This topic sentence will contain one of your reasons.
• Sentence 2: Explanation: In this sentence, you provide information that further develops or explains Sentence 1.
• Sentence 3: Illustration: This sentence introduces evidence that supports the reason that is presented in Sentence 1.
• Sentence 4: Explanation of the illustration: Because the evidence does not necessarily stand on its own, you need to provide explanation so that the reader will understand how you interpreted the evidence to come to your reason.
• Sentences 5-6: Second illustration and explanation (optional): You may choose to include a second piece of evidence that is then followed by an explanation.
• Last Sentence: Transition: In this sentence, you will signal to the reader that you will be moving on to another point in the next paragraph. You do this to ease the movement from one point to another.
• Be sure to include the introduction and literature review you have already created and revised.
• Use APA conventions to cite and reference all sources used to support your argument.

USE STRONG ARGUMENTS AND AVOID HARSH OR DEMEANING WORDS!  ARGUE THE PRINCIPLES AND THE FACTS, NOT OPINIONS OR PERSONALITIES!

The purpose of the introduction is to relate to the reader your topic, to state some ideas about the controversy within it, to mention the pro (thesis supporting) and con (thesis opposing) sides and to state your argumentative thesis in the last sentence(s).  In text citations are not necessarily needed in this section-it is an introduction.  Please see the syllabus and the study guide, â€œLesson 4: The Introduction.”

The major purpose of the Review of Literature is to let the reader know the ideas the sources discuss on your topic; this portion allows your references to argue for your thesis and some to argue against it.  Imagine a kind of conversation of opposing ideas.  Remember, the purpose of this portion of the paper is not to state your ideas, but to relate source ideas. A good rule of thumb is to have at least two different sources cited on each side.

The Literature Review requirements and expected length of each section are listed and explained, as well as a sample to view in the syllabus and the study guide further clarifies the requirements.

In Lesson 4.2, you will see the “Requirements and Considerations” and note that the “Requirements” include “no less than five sources.”

The Literature Review requirements are explained, as well as ideas for putting the information together, in Lesson 4.3.

Draft of Introduction and Literature Review

Follow the directions below for the completion of the introduction and literature review draft assignment for Unit IV. If you have questions, please email your professor for assistance.

Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to begin drafting your academic argumentative research paper.

Description: In this assignment, you will first write your literature review; then, you will write your introduction. Please see “Lesson 4: The Introduction” for details on why it is suggested that you begin the drafting process with the literature review instead of the introduction. The following details are requirements of the assignment:

• Introduction (9-12 well-developed sentences/approximately 350 words): For more details about what is expected for each of the following sentences, please see “Lesson 4: The Introduction.” You may also want to review the “Example Introduction and Literature Review (with comments).” The following components must be included in the introduction (in the following order).
• Literature Review (800-900 words): For details about the structure of the literature review, you will want to review “Lesson 3: The Literature Review: The Process.” You may also want to review the “Example Introduction and Literature Review (with comments).” The link is below.
• Demonstrate how to summarize and paraphrase source materials.
• Demonstrate the avoidance of plagiarism through proper use of APA citations and references for all paraphrased and quoted material.

Example: Click here to access the example introduction and literature review. Note: The conclusion is not presented in this example; however, the literature review conclusion is a requirement of the assignment.