im a senior in highschool and this is due tmr and im kinda stressing over it
there is a few criteria that need to be met…
How long is this thing?
Plan for 22 paragraphs approximately
● 2 intro paragraphs
● 18 body paragraphs
● 2 conclusion paragraphs
2 Introductory Paragraphs
The first paragraph poses the research question. Often, it tells a brief story, then
explains why that story needs interpretation
explains why that story needs interpretation
Ex: Social media was created in the late 1990s with the invention of the
platform, Six Degrees. How did this creation change the way we interact as a society?
Paragraph two explains how the paper will answer the question.
platform, Six Degrees. How did this creation change the way we interact as a society?
Paragraph two explains how the paper will answer the question.
The paragraph ends
with the thesis statement: a one-sentence summary of the argument of the essay.
with the thesis statement: a one-sentence summary of the argument of the essay.
Ex: The intervention of social media has corrupted the way in which we interact
with one another, leading us to be a more technologically dependent culture, thus
hurting our interactions and interpersonal relationships.
with one another, leading us to be a more technologically dependent culture, thus
hurting our interactions and interpersonal relationships.
Body Paragraphs
Break down the body of the essay into two, three, or four parts. Three is an
especially strong number.
especially strong number.
Ex: Section I could state one side’s position in a debate,
Section II could state the opposing case/counterargument
Section III could explain how the conflict is resolved (and why your
argument is right)
Section II could state the opposing case/counterargument
Section III could explain how the conflict is resolved (and why your
argument is right)
Each body paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that supports both
the main point of the section and the thesis of the paper.
It may be helpful to write all eighteen topic sentences first, then flesh
them out. (Of course, some may be dropped in the writing process, while
others fragment into multiple paragraphs.)
the main point of the section and the thesis of the paper.
It may be helpful to write all eighteen topic sentences first, then flesh
them out. (Of course, some may be dropped in the writing process, while
others fragment into multiple paragraphs.)
Incorporating Research
● Support all ideas with research
● Paraphrase or quote directly from sources- cite either way
○ (Author’s Last Name Page Number)
○ Look at MLA pdf for help or go to Purdue Owl website
● More than 4 lines of a quote? Use a block quote:
Conclusion Paragraphs
Paragraph 1 of the conclusion:
reiterates your thesis, explaining why it is the best means of
understanding the evidence you presented in the body.
reiterates your thesis, explaining why it is the best means of
understanding the evidence you presented in the body.
Paragraph 2 of the conclusion:
explains why this argument matters, and how the story and its
interpretation help us understand your point of view
explains why this argument matters, and how the story and its
interpretation help us understand your point of view
Works Cited Page
Alphabetical order
Hanging Indentations
Alphabetical order
Hanging Indentations