When doing research...

When you're doing your research, keep in mind that the research paper will be made up of the following components:

• Introduction
• 1st page
• hook
• give a brief overview of the problem
• clearly state your thesis
• History of the problem
• 2 pages
• at least 2 sources cited
• discuss the origin of the problem and how it has changed
• Opposing views
• 1 page
• at least 1 source cited
• can be switched in order with your stance, or blended together
• give information on those who think differently than you on the subject
• refute the information
• Your stance
• 2 pages
• at least 2 sources cited
• can be switched in order with opposing views, or blended together
• where you stand on the subject and why
• Solution
• 1 page
• at least 1 source cited
• describe how we can begin to solve this problem
• Conclusion
• one paragraph
• restatement of thesis
• lasting effects on the world if problem goes unaddressed

Make sure that you're choosing quotes and evidence that can support one of these four areas.