1. Research Paper Outline: 1.Introduction: 4-5 sentences of hook + 1-2 sentences of topic 2.2. Description of Topic 3-5. At least 3 interesting facts about the topic 6-9. 4 scientific principles related to the topic and why? 7-10. Description of a job involving the topic 11. Interview a person working with your topic- Bonus (not required) 12. Conclusion

2. Choices from 8 th grade curriculum Your science fair experiment Marine Biology Geology Pollution and its effects Infectious diseases and treatments (medications and vaccinations)

3. Introduction QFESS: quote, fact, example Explain: How does the hook relate to your topic? 2 sentences minimum Topic sentence: Preview of what is to come (tell me what you’re going to tell me)

4. Description of Topic 1.What is it? 2.Describe the topic. 3.What do experts say? 4.What do experts say?

5. Plan for Paragraphs 3 through 5 Fact OneFact TwoFact Three

6. Plan for Paragraphs 6 through 9 Principle OnePrinciple TwoPrinciple Three

7. Plan for Paragraphs 6 through 9 Principle Four

8. Interviews as Sources 1.(Paragraph 11) Ask them some personal questions: name, how long they’ve had experience with your topic, do they enjoy it? 2.Ask them for 2 positive aspects of their experience and 2 negative aspects of their experience. 3.You need enough information to make one paragraph out of the positives and negatives

9. Conclusion 1.Start with an interesting fact or example. 2.Explain why this is relevant. 3.Call yourself to action.

10. Works Cited