Step 5 - Research Big 6
A Research Paper the Big 6 Method #5
Synthesis – Putting it all together to write your paper
What you need to do:
· Organize your note cards, eliminate any unnecessary notes
· Create an outline of your paper using your note cards
· Analyze the notes
· Complete the task: project
Your outline and paper could contain the following sections. Rely on directions from your teacher for detailed instructions on how to complete your project.
Introductory Paragraph:
· Attention grabbing topic ideas
· A clearly stated thesis – what your essay will prove
· Supporting information, background information
· Why it supports your thesis
· Transition into next evidence
· State why this evidence supports your thesis
Body of project - Contains several paragraphs:
Each paragraph could contain:
· A topic sentence – Describes the evidence you will present in this paragraph
· Quote or evidence from a source
· Transition – relate the above source to the next
· Quote or evidence from a source
· Transition – relate the above source to the next
· Quote or evidence from a source
· Transition – relate the above source to the next
· Concluding sentence or sentences – wraps up your ideas within this paragraph
Conclusion – final paragraph
· Restate the thesis
· Summarize your main points, at least one from each paragraph
· Direct your audience to act or make a change in the world
· Wrap up your paper with a final thought, leave your audience thinking beyond your paper.