Argument
This paragraph provides an overview of the topic and the debate and that convinces the readers that the debate is significant enough to consider
What is an introduction paragraph?
This is an invention method where you use your imagination and think freely in order to generate ideas
What is brainstorming?
Questions that let you examine the author and text itself
What is source annotation?
This statement helps readers understand the main argument you will defend
What is a thesis statement?
This is needed in a research paper to make it credible or to persuade the reader
What is evidence and support?
Formats used in an annotated bibliography
What is MLA and APA?
This shows readers that you are well informed about your topic
What is a counterargument?
This group of people will be persuaded by your argumentative paper
What is audience?
Primary focus on the credibility of the author and on the perceived quality of their research
What is Evaluative annotations?
This paragraph summarizes the key points and leaves the reader with some hope and some sense of urgency to support the topic
What is a conclusion paragraph?
You can use both the internet and the library in order to find out more about your topic and narrow your field
What is research?
This is a list of sources one has used for researching a topic
What is a bibliography?