Research Paper Part 2

Your points This section is the pros and cons The people who are for your topic and against your topic

What are my points? The end of your thesis statement Probably worded: Some people believe ___________________ because _____________. However, there are people who believe ____________________ because ______________

Turn to page 12 in your research paper packet Bullet point two This is the side that you probably don’t agree with (A) Describe their basic viewpoint (write it on your outline)

Supporting arguments (B) This is your evidence These are quotes, statistics, arguments This is where you will need a Works Cited

Let’s practice! http://www.cellphonesafety.org/vehicular/era.htm Briefly introduce what the quote is going to say. Studies have shown that even drivers believe cell phones are dangerous. “Some studies have shown that drivers themselves believe that cell phones are a bigger distraction than any other behavior in which they engage while driving” (“Unsafe Driving”)

Elaborate/summarize So then, although studies have shown that cell phone users have a difficult time themselves, they understand that it is a dangerous practice

What it looks like Studies have shown that even drivers believe cell phones are dangerous. “Some studies have shown that drivers themselves believe that cell phones are a bigger distraction than any other behavior in which they engage while driving” (“Unsafe Driving”) So then, although studies have shown that cell phone users have a difficult time themselves, they understand that it is a dangerous practice

Finally…. Tuesday: turnitin.com For thesis & history