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Inspirational Survivor: Research Paper
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CITATION.
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Introduction:
Sent.# What it does:
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A GRABBER is
something interesting that
will introduce your topic.
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-sum up your 3 main
points in your OWN
words. Tell the reader
what you are going to be
writing about. Make sure
to connect each idea.
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Write your thesis
statement here.
Write your introduction below:
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Sent.# MAIN POINT #1:
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Topic Sentence (Explain main point #1 in your own words)
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FACT #1 (For example . . .one of the quotes)
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FACT #2 (For example . . .one of the quotes)
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Body Paragraph #2
Sent.# MAIN POINT #2:
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Topic Sentence (Explain main point #1 in your own words)
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FACT #1 (For example . . .one of the quotes)
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FACT #2 (For example . . .one of the quotes)
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FACT #3 (For example . . .one of the quotes)
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Body Paragraph #3
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Topic Sentence (Explain main point #1 in your own words)
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FACT #1 (For example . . .one of the quotes)
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(This also shows that . . .)
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Conclusion
Sent.# Write your conclusion below:
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(It is important to realize that . . .)
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(because . . .)
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Add a clincher (the last thought on your topic that you want your audience to think about)
CONGRATULATIONS!
YOU HAVE COMPELTED YOUR RESEARCH PAPER.
YOU SHOULD BE VERY PROUD OF YOURSELF.