Research Paper-Thesis and outline Assignment

Module 6 | Research Paper – Thesis & Outline Assignment

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  • Due Apr 7 by 11:59pm
  • Points 25
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  • Available Feb 26 at 12am – Apr 14 at 11:59pm

 

Instructions

Research papers are intended to demonstrate academic knowledge of a subject. To complete this research paper, you will build on your skills and understanding by completing smaller assignments throughout Modules 6, 7, and 8. These assignments will be used to create the final essay, so be sure to stay on track.

  • Module 6 – Research Paper – Overview of Research Essay
    • Select and research a medical treatment, discovery, or historical person that has had a significant impact on modern-day medicine.  You will submit your thesis statement and outline in Module
  • Module 7 – Research Paper – Rough Draft
    • Write a draft of your research paper and submit it to Tutor.com for feedback.  You will submit your Tutor.com feedback report for your assignment during Module 7
  • Module 8 – Research Paper – Final
    • Edit, revise, and submit your final research paper for grading. 

Instructions

You have selected and researched a medical treatment, discovery, or historical person that has had a significant impact on modern-day medicine. Now, you will create an outline using the information you selected and researched.

As you prepare to write your draft for the research paper, consider the following questions.

  • Who is your audience?
  • What is the topic or purpose of your research paper?
  • What are the three most medically intriguing main ideas of your research?
  • What resources are available for each main idea?

Activity

  • Create an outline for your research paper.
  • This outline should include
    • INTRODUCTION
      • Possible Hook (quotation, provocative question, compelling statement, fact, statistic, or brief anecdote)
      • Possible Context/Background of Subject/Person
      • Working Thesis
    • BODY
      • Section 1
        • Include background information on your person from your research. Include various types of support (quotations, hard evidence, explanation).
      • Section 2
        • Are there reviews against this person’s accomplishment? What does the opposition say? Explain one main objection developed or an overview of several objections. Include various types of support (quotation, hard evidence, explanation, and example).
      • Section 3
        • Your rebuttal (refutation) to the counterargument: Why might they be wrong or misguided? Include various types of support (quotation, hard evidence, explanation, and example).
    • CONCLUSION
      • Restate your thesis
      • Recap your subtopics
      • Leave the reader on a thoughtful note (refer to the same choices as for you intro hooks). Use your outline to write the rough draft for your research paper.
  • Use your outline to write the rough draft for your research paper.
  • 3-4 pages of essay content in addition to the title page and references page.
  • Include a separate reference/in-text citation for each supporting point.  Your references page should include at least 3 references.
  • Your thesis statement should follow the formula “I believe X because 1, 2, 3.”

Example

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Submission and Assessment Guidelines

  • You will submit your thesis statement and outline for your research paper on a Word document.
  • This assignment is due at the end of Week 6 and is worth 25 points.
  • Submit your written assignment as a Microsoft Word document. For help on how to submit your assignment, see Submit an AssignmentLinks to an external site..
 
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