This week’s task:
Begin drafting the Introduction and first section of your research proposal topic.
Purpose: To start writing your research paper, beginning with the introduction section;
to formulate an arguable thesis to be fully discussed in your research paper.
The introduction and Thesis, 1-2 paragraphs, should introduce the central idea or the main purpose of the writing. I
- It should include a few general statements about the subject to provide a background to your essay and to attract the reader’s attention (a “hook” and appropriate background information.) It should show why your topic is significant and interesting. It may include a definition of terms in the context of the essay, etc.
- It should also include a statement of the specific parts of the topic and/or indication of how the topic is going to be addressed. Your essay will have three parts. Explain them here.
