Section 1: Parts and Purpose of a Research Paper

What is the main purpose of the introduction in a research paper?

• To list all the sources used in the paper

• To explain the final results of the research

• To grab the reader's attention and introduce the topic

• To summarize each paragraph in the paper

Where does the thesis statement usually appear in a research paper?

• At the end of the conclusion

• At the beginning of the works cited page

• In the middle of a body paragraph

• At the end of the introduction

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?

• To provide a quote from another author

• To explain the background of a topic

• To state the writer's main idea or argument

• To ask a question to the reader

What do body paragraphs mainly do in a research paper?

• Introduce new topics not related to the thesis

• Provide evidence and explanation to support the thesis

• Tell personal stories unrelated to the research

• List all the books used in the paper

What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence that summarizes the entire research paper

• A sentence at the end of the introduction that restates the thesis

• The last sentence of the conclusion

• The first sentence of a body paragraph that introduces the paragraph’s main idea

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What should a conclusion do in a research paper?

• Start a new research question

• Introduce a quote from a new source

• Summarize the main points and restate the thesis

• Provide a full biography of the author

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How do the body paragraphs and thesis statement work together?

• The body paragraphs explain topics not related to the thesis

• The body paragraphs repeat the exact words of the thesis

• The body paragraphs support and develop the argument in the thesis

• The body paragraphs copy sentences from the introduction

Why is it important to have a strong introduction?

• It helps the reader know what to expect in the paper

• It provides a place to include all your quotes

• It is where you list your references

• It's not important—it's just the beginning

What is one reason writers include topic sentences in their paragraphs?

• To summarize the conclusion

• To give a fun fact before the quote

• To help the reader understand the paragraph’s main idea

• To restate the title of the paper

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the order of the main parts of a research paper?

• Body, Introduction, Conclusion

• Introduction, Conclusion, Body

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Thesis, Topic Sentence, Works Cited

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9