Research paper format
paragraph 1 – introduction
– set attention of reader
-give background/ history of issue
-state claim explicity in one sentence (simple or complex sentence)
paragraph 2- point A of opposition
– topic sentence (con)
paragraph 3 refutation of point A
– topic sentence (pro)
paragraph 4 point B of opposition
-topic sentence (con)
paragraph 5 refutation of point B
– topic sentence (pro)
paragraph 6 Point C
– topic sentence (pro)
paragraph 7 evaluation of evidence
– recommendations (how you see it as problem)
