Annotated Bibliography/Argumentative Research Paper
The annotated bibliography will be regarding Gun Control the pros and cons and my paper should be AGAINST Gun Control. This annotated bibliography should summarize the (7) required sources needed to help think about the complex arguments presented.
Each entry will consist of a reference list citation, a summary of the source’s information, and a one-sentence assessment. Each annotation should be between 150-200 words.
Research Proposal
To help understand the project above.
Section 1- What is the topic? (100-150 words) Gun Control pros and cons (I’m PRO)
Section 2- What is the controversy? Include paragraphs that detail both sides of the controversy. (300-400 words)
Section 3- Tentative thesis statement (one to two sentences)
I need all drafts to go into place for the Literature Reviews and Revisions of Paper
Ultimately finishing up and putting everything together into The Argumentative Research Paper. Which should have the following:
Introduction (9-12 well-developed sentences/approximately 350 words)
Sentence 1: Introduce the general topic
Sentence 2: Pro side (general)
Sentence 3: Con side (general)
Sentence 4: Narrow the scope (1)
Sentence 5: Examples of the narrowed topic
Sentence 6: Narrow the scope (2)
Sentence 7: Specific controversy
Sentence 8: Pro side (specific)
Sentence 9: Con side (specific)
Sentence 10: The thesis
Next the Literature Review (800-900 words)
Literature review preface: This paragraph acts as a guide to what the reader can expect in the literature review. Literature review body: This section includes three to four body paragraphs that discuss the history, terminology, and both sides of the controversy (pro and con). Literature review conclusion: The conclusion signals that the literature review is ending, but it also acts as a kind of preface for the body of the paper by restating the thesis statement and establishing your argument once again. Demonstrate how to summarize and paraphrase source materials. Demonstrate the avoidance of plagiarism through proper use of APA citations and references for all paraphrased and quoted material.
Next the Body of Research Paper (Three to Four body paragraphs comprised of five to seven sentences each. Each paragraph should be between 150-200 words. At a minimum this portion of the paper should be around 450-600 words and should include the following:
Sentence 1: Point/reason sentence: This topic sentence will contain one of your reasons.
Sentence 2: Explanation: In this sentence, you provide information that further develops or explains Sentence 1.
Sentence 3: Illustration: This sentence introduces evidence that supports the reason that is presented in Sentence 1.
Sentence 4: Explanation of the illustration: Because the evidence does not necessarily stand on its own, you need to provide explanation so that the reader will understand how you interpreted the evidence to come to your reason.
Sentences 5-6: Second illustration and explanation (optional): You may choose to include a second piece of evidence that is then followed by an explanation.
Last Sentence: Transition: In this sentence, you will signal to the reader that you will be moving on to another point in the next paragraph. You do this to ease the movement from one point to another. Be sure to include the introduction and literature reviewyou have alreadycreated and revised. Use APA conventions to cite and reference all sources used to support your argument.
Next will be the last part of the Argumentative Paper. The Conclusion (150-200 words), The Abstract (200 words or less).
Conclusion (150-200 words):
Revisit the controversy. Emphasize the seriousness of the controversy. Answer the “So what?” question. Suggest a general solution (optional). Call for awareness/action. Leave the reader with a final thought.
Abstract (200 words or less):
For this assignment, you may not exceed 200 words. Restatement of the controversy (one to two sentences) Your thesis (one sentence) Reasons (three to four sentences) Conclusion sentence (one sentence)
Add the conclusion and abstract to the rest of your paper so that you are turning in a complete research paper. The paper should include all of the following components (in order): Title page Abstract Introduction Literature review Body paragraphs Conclusion References page
If you have any questions please email me at any time. I’ve been sick in the hospital with Diverticulitis and desparately need this done ASAP. Thank you!
