A standardized style for writing and citing sources in research papers. Includes double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, and in-text citations.

• MLA Formatting

• APA Formatting

• Chicago Style

• Harvard Referencing

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

A logical, reasoned way of demonstrating that the writer's position is valid.

• Argument

• Opinion

• Narrative

• Summary

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

A statement that asserts a point, belief, or truth the writer intends to prove.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

An opposing viewpoint to the writer’s claim, presented to show multiple sides and strengthen the writer’s argument by addressing it.

• Counterclaim

• Thesis

• Evidence

• Conclusion

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Facts, examples, statistics, or quotes used to support a claim.

• Evidence

• Opinion

• Prediction

• Assumption

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

An explanation of how the evidence supports the claim; demonstrates logical connections.

• Reasoning

• Prediction

• Summary

• Observation

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Fairly presenting multiple perspectives or developing all parts of an argument evenly.

• Balance

• Bias

• Distortion

• Exaggeration

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

An engaging opening sentence meant to capture the reader's attention.

• Hook

• Summary

• Thesis Statement

• Conclusion

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Sentences that connect the hook to the thesis and provide necessary context.

• Bridge

• Conclusion

• Topic Sentence

• Counterclaim

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

A brief overview of the topic or text being discussed.

• Summary
• Evidence

• Topic Sentence

• Bridge

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D