Research Paper “I’ve got the POWER…” PlanOutlineWRITEEdit/ElaborateRevise/Rewrite Mrs. Moore

Outline - Holocaust I. Introduction A. Broad topic – the Holocaust B. Narrow topic – Concentration Camps Camps C. Thesis – One of the cruelest concentration camps during the Holocaust was Auschwitz.

Introduction Grab readers’ attention with a quote or statistic. Grab readers’ attention with a quote or statistic. –Over six million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust. Provide background Provide background –The Holocaust was one of the most horrific times in history. Although Adolf Hitler was responsible for the idea to exterminate all Jews from Germany, he did not act alone. Thesis Thesis –One of the most wicked and vile leaders of the Nazi Gestapo was Heinrich Himmler.  Underlined words were revised after editing stage

Body Paragraphs - Outline II. Living Conditions A.B.C. III. Leadership A.B.C. IV. Evacuation A.B.C.

Body Paragraphs Topic: Early Life A. ParentsB. Education C. Religion

Body paragraphs Begin every body paragraph with a topic sentence. Begin every body paragraph with a topic sentence. Write three points/subtopics and elaborate each within the body paragraph Write three points/subtopics and elaborate each within the body paragraph End each body paragraph with a concluding sentence End each body paragraph with a concluding sentence

WRITE-- Transfer research to paper – --BOOKS (author pg). --WEB/DATABASES ARE (author, par #). Paraphrase – put into your own words Paraphrase – put into your own words –The planning and execution of the Final Solution was created by Adolf Hitler (Fischer 123). Quote – copy word for word and put in quotes Quote – copy word for word and put in quotes –“Hitler was the mastermind of the Final Solution” (Fischer 123). Lead in – Lead in – –Jeff Fischer stated, “Hitler was the mastermind of the Final Solution” (123).  CITECITECITE

Elaborate and use transitions –After you have used a quote or paraphrase, add your own comments Elaborate with your own ideas Elaborate with your own ideas Draw conclusions. Draw conclusions. Use transitions from idea to idea Use transitions from idea to idea EX: However, on the other hand, furthermore, etc. EX: However, on the other hand, furthermore, etc.

Conclusion What conclusion can YOU draw about your topic? What conclusion can YOU draw about your topic? What should the reader learn from your paper? What should the reader learn from your paper? Write as the expert on your topic! Write as the expert on your topic! Use statistics, quotes, or anecdotes to support your thesis. Use statistics, quotes, or anecdotes to support your thesis. Why is your topic important? Why is your topic important? –Answer “So What?” for the reader

Avoid these errors: 1. Avoid jumping from topic to topic 2. Avoid contractions (Don’t, Won’t, Didn’t) 3. Avoid using “you” and “I” 4. Avoid using “that” to reflect on people The Nazis were people who followed Hitler. 5. Avoid shifting verb tense – use PAST Hitler was the cruelest man ever.