Double Source Paper – 12 CP Research Paper
Using only 2 Sources Defend your Position
The next stop of your research process is the double source paper. It has several goals including: analyzing the
effectiveness of two sources for your argument, and one source for your concession, structuring and revising your
argument / position, and writing the final research paper.
Follow these steps:
1. Choose three sources that are credible, accurate, reliable, and timely and read them thoroughly. These
sources could be from your Annotated Bibliography or new ones you have decided to use.
2. Use the Writer’s Inc handbook, or OWL Purdue and create an accurate bibliographic citation.
3. Develop a thesis statement that follows the criteria we’ve talked about.
4. Write two body paragraphs in defense of your thesis, one body paragraph with a concession and rebuttal, and
a conclusion. Make sure the paragraphs have topic sentences, transitions, and plenty of evidence from your
sources.
5. Format: see below. 12 pt. Font. Single-space thesis if more than one line. Alphabetize bibliographic
citations. Double-space body paragraphs.
Due Dates:
__________Bibliographic citation of the three (3) sources, with the sources attached.
__________Rough draft including substantial self-edits and revisions
__________Final draft
** Your paper must be turned in to turnitin.com the day the final draft is due. 10% will be deducted from your grade
for each day your paper is late either in hard copy, or to turnitin.com. I will not accept papers more than three days
after the due date. If you turn it in a weekend early, I will give you three bonus points.
There are other important elements to this project. You must…
 Use only 2 sources for your argument; use only 1 source for your concession
 Include a copy of each of the sources you use.
 Follow the example of the setup of this assignment that is given below.
Elizabeth Thompson
Mrs. Kleppinger
English 12 CP
8 January 2008
A Push for Vegetarianism – Double Source Paper
Thesis: While many studies show the benefits of eating red meat, for the health of individuals and the
safety of the environment, more people should choose a vegetarian lifestyle.
Seamens, Dan. “Eating for Optimum Health.” East West Natural Health: The Guide to WellBeing Nov/Dec 1992: 62-69. SIRS Knowledge Source. Solon High School Library. 12 Mar.
2007 <http://sks.sirs.com/cgi-bin/hst>.
2nd source goes here.
3d source goes here.
Begin here with your paragraphs. Remember to double space them, use clear topic sentences, fully
integrate quotes, include transitions, and have a concluding sentence at the end of each paragraph.