Research Paper

1. Introduction (History)

1.1. beginning of topic

1.2. controversy around topic?

1.3. topic at this point

1.4. thesis statement (answer to research question)

2. Works Cited Page

3. Body

3.1. claim 1 to support thesis statement

3.1.1. piece of evidence

3.1.2. piece of evidence

3.2. claim 2 to support thesis statement

3.2.1. piece of evidence

3.2.2. piece of evidence

3.3. claim 3 to support thesis statement

3.3.1. piece of evidence

3.3.2. piece of evidence

3.4. claim 4 to support thesis statement

3.4.1. piece of evidence

3.4.2. piece of evidence

4. Conclusion

4.1. rephrasing of thesis statement

4.2. summary of body paragraphs

4.3. final thought about topic/call to action