Research Writing (for Argument Essay)

What do you need to do before you start writing your argument essay?

• Choose a topic and find credible sources.

• Look up information on various topics.

• Read a book.

What is the purpose of doing research for your argument essay? There are TWO correct answers!

• To analyze literature or a story you read.

• To back up your argument with relevant reasons and evidence.

• To write a narrative using plot elements.

• To persuade someone to agree with your claim.

What is a source?

• A bias

• A website or book that provides information about a topic.

• A piece of evidence

• A summary

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How many sources do you need to have for your argument essay?

• 1 source

• at least 3 sources

• at least 2 sources

• 4 sources

How do you know if a source you are choosing has accurate or true information?

• Assess the credibility (biases, expert-based, fact-based)

• Make sure the website is a .com website

• See if the pictures look legitimate.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the topic of your argument essay?

• School-related topics

• Important books in history

• I can chose whatever I want

When doing research and note-taking... (There are TWO correct answers!)

• Remember all the facts.

• Copy/Paste information, adding quotation marks.

• Only look at 1 resource.

• Paraphrase notes in your own words.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Once you are done researching, information or facts should be put into...

• Boxes

• Different pages.

• Paragraphs and sections, with headings and a topic sentence.

• Captions

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What feature (s) add interest to an argument/ research essay? (There are TWO correct answers!)

• Pictures

• Jokes

• Sub-headings

• Advertisements

What type of language is important in an argument/ research essay?

• Emotional language

• Made up words

• Technical or precise language

• Slang