i have to write a resaerch essay

Creating a thesis statementNeeds to be a clear statement of what your paper is aboutIf you need to use it to organize your thoughts, you can write: My paper is about…….—but then get rid of the “My paper is about” part, LOL. For a sophisticated academic paper you need to state your thesis clearly with no preamble.Needs to be: direct; limited in scoope; arguable (you MUST take a stance on your topic); supportable (STRONG research and evidence to back up your points)Every point now needs to relate directly to your thesis statement (note, your thesis statement is NOT a question anymore!!!)Where to place the thesis statement in your introductionOutlining your papers:INTRODUCTIONHook (can be a rhetorical question, personal experience or story, fact or stat, quote, etc. Something to draw the reader in and set the tone)BackgroundThesis statementBODYKey points (all relating to thesis statement)Backed up with strong research CLEARLY CITEDUse as many points as you need to discuss your topic clearly (not the 3 paragraph model from high school)CONCLUSIONSum up key points with some analysis or thought on total topicLeave the reader with something to think about/do: call to action, future predictions, recommendation, personal note that makes the reader think.