Discuss- Writing a Research Paper
Step 1- Topic Assignment/Handout
Step 2- Research (min. 3 credible sources for this assignment)
Step 3- Highlight AND Annotate Your Research
Step 4- Organize Your Research/Notes (Outline)
I. Intro
a) Hook
b) Build Background
c) Thesis (Example- The Boise city ordinance banning homeless people from panhandling is wrong because it's a violation of their First Amendment rights.)
Notice how this thesis identifies your current case, the amendment it is tied to, and which side of the argument you are on.
II. Paragraph (or more) About Your Amendment (s)
III. Paragraph (or more) About Your Current Case
IV. Paragraph (or more) About a Previous Court Case Ruling Related to Your Case
V. Paragraph About the Counterargument(s) - identify and refute
VI. Conclusion
YOU MUST SOURCE ALL DATA POINTS USED IN YOUR PARAGRAPHS.
YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST TWO DATA POINTS IN ALL BODY PARAGRAPHS.
Class Activity- Highlight and Annotate
Write- Outline
Homework- Finish Outline (must have this for next class)
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