Developing a deeper reasoning in why is fast food unhealthy.

Research Paper

For your research paper, you will continue to write about the same topic you chose for your argumentative essay, your research paper will give you the opportunity to dive into the topic a bit deeper and provide documented support for your claims.

Your research paper should abide by the following guidelines:

• Paper should include an effective introduction of at least 6 sentences, with one of them being a thesis statement.
  • You should begin your essay with a surprising statement about your topic. There is a sample introduction in this style on page 52.
• Your thesis statement should clearly state the main point of the essay and lay out a plan for the body paragraphs of the essay.
• Your research paper should include AT LEAST four body paragraphs. These should focus on the main points of evidence you are providing. Each body paragraph should include an effective topic sentence and at least seven (7) supporting sentences.
  • Please review what the textbook says about body paragraphs on page 53-58.
• Each body paragraph should include at least one direct quote with a parenthetical citation.
  • The direct quotes should be used to help support the evidence you have provided to support your claim.
  • Please review what the textbook says about direct quotes and parenthetical citations in chapters 17 and 18, specifically pages 727-739.
• Then, you should also include a conclusion of at least 6 sentences. You should conclude your research essay by reviewing your key points or restating your thesis. A sample conclusion in these styles can be found on page 58-60.
• Finally, you should include a Works Cited page.
  • The Works Cited page should only include references for at least five (5) different sources of information.
  • Your sources must include:
    • at least one book (ebook or print)
    • at least one journal article/essay from database (Issues & Controversies, etc.)
  • Remaining sources can be:
    • Encyclopedia (generalized or specialized, but NOT Wikipedia)
    • Reliable Internet source (website, etc.)
  • Review what the textbook says about Works Cited pages on pages 739-749..
  • Remember, if a source is listed in the Works Cited page, it must be referenced within the essay.
  • The Works Cited page must be submitted with the essay, not emailed or submitted separately. If not included with the essay, it will not be accepted.
• MLA format should be used correctly throughout the paper.
• Essay should be at least3 full pages. Works Cited page is NOTincluded inthis page count.

Also, please review:

• “What Not to Do in an Introduction” on page 53.
• “What Not to Do in a Conclusion” on page 60.
• The “Guidelines for Quoting” tips on page730.
• The “Guidelines for Formatting Quotations” on pages 738-739.
• The “Guidelines for Preparing the Works Cited List” on the bottom of page 739.
• The “Writing Tips and Guidelines” document in the “Course Content” tab.
• The research paper grading rubric.