Create a full rough draft of your research paper, including the following:
Compose an introduction paragraph to provide background information on your topic. End the introduction with your thesis statement from Unit 7 DB.
Copy in the body paragraphs from Unit 7 DB, and revise them based on the feedback that you received in the Unit 7 DB.
Compose the counterargument paragraph(s) in which you use and explain source information that you cite correctly.
Compose a concluding paragraph in which you wrap up your essay.
Add your references page that you have developed throughout the course and add any additional references that you used in composing your counterargument.
Follow this structure:
Introduction: Briefly explain your topic, and provide background information on how it is an issue where people may disagree. The final sentence of the introduction is your thesis statement, which clearly and concisely states your opinion on the issue, plus 3 points that support that opinion.
Body Paragraph 1(Use the first of the three points in your thesis statement): Begin the first body paragraph with a topic sentence that provides the context for the rest of the paragraph. Provide reasons that support your first point. Then, carefully select evidence and information from your sources that directly proves your reasons are valid. Fairly and accurately summarize, paraphrase, and directly quote (when appropriate) source information, and use APA in-text citations to document the sources. (At least 1 source is cited in 1 in-text citation.) Explain how the source information supports your point.
Body Paragraph 2 (Use the second of the three points in your thesis statement): Begin the second body paragraph with a topic sentence that provides the context for the rest of the paragraph. Provide reasons that support your second point. Then, carefully select evidence and information from your sources that directly proves your reasons are valid. Fairly and accurately summarize, paraphrase, and directly quote (when appropriate) source information, and use APA in-text citations to document the sources. (At least 1 source is cited in 1 in-text citation.) Explain how the source information supports your point.
Body Paragraph 3 (Use the third of the three points in your thesis statement): Begin the third body paragraph with a topic sentence that provides the context for the rest of the paragraph. Provide reasons that support your third point. Then, carefully select evidence and information from your sources that directly proves your reasons are valid. Fairly and accurately summarize, paraphrase, and directly quote (when appropriate) source information, and use APA in-text citations to document the sources. (At least 1 source is cited in 1 in-text citation.) Explain how the source information supports your point.
NOTE: You may need more than 3 body paragraphs to adequately develop your three points.
Counterargument Paragraph: Begin the counterargument paragraph with a topic sentence that transitions from your argument to the opposing view. Remember that you are acknowledging why some people disagree with your opinion, BUT you must also explain how your opinion is still valid. Carefully select evidence and information from your sources that supports your counterargument. Fairly and accurately summarize, paraphrase, and directly quote (when appropriate) source information, and use APA in-text citations to document the sources. (At least 1 source is cited in 1 in-text citation.) Explain how the source information supports your point.
NOTE: You may need more than 1 paragraph to adequately acknowledge and counterargue the opposing view.
Final Body Paragraph: Begin your final body paragraph with a topic sentence that shares that you have considered ethics and diversity in relation to your point of view. Present how your point of view on your topic impacts diverse audiences, including people from backgrounds different from your own. Present any ethical issues you have uncovered related to your point of view on your topic. Explain how your argument addresses concerns for diverse people and ethical issues related to your point of view on your topic.
Conclusion: The final paragraph should provide the readers with a recap of your main points. Reassert your main point, and provide a sense of closure.
References page: Begin the list of references on a new page. You should have a minimum of 3 sources correctly formatted in APA style.