1. Writing a Research Essay Informative Mode

2. The type of writing is informational You are presenting information and analyzing the facts to prove a specific claim/argument about the subject

3. Introduction Paragraph Attention Getter 1-2 Sentences- does what it says...gets your audience interested in reading about the topic you chose

4. Intro Paragraph: Attention Getter Strategies 1.Explode the moment- Use some creativity here to illustrate the topic using sensory details 2.Personal Anecdote- Personal account of a personal experience in relation to your topic 3.Hypothetical Response- What would society be like without your topic 4.Necessity/Urgency- Write about why your topic is so valuable to society or to a specific field

5. Examples of Attention Getters for Harriet Tubman 1.Explode the moment- The slave escaping looked up into the sky searching for the north star. The north was freedom for slaves escaping the bitter realities of slavery in the south if only they could reach it. 2.Personal Anecdote- Harriet Tubaman’s hushed voice emerged through the shadows, “Keep on moving north. We are almost free.” Slaves who escaped to freedom with Harriet Tubman remember her bravery and courage.

6. Attention Getter Examples 1.Hypothetical Response- What would society be like without your topic Harriet Tubman’s bravery, sacrifice and courage to lead others out of slavery initiated others to get involved in the underground railroad and fight to end slavery. Without Harriet Tubman as a role model for others, many abolitionists would have been too afraid to get involved.

7. Attention Getter Examples 4. Necessity/Urgency- Throughout history, Harriet Tubman is remembered as a leader who constantly put herself in danger and risked her life so other slaves could escape to freedom. Harriet Tubman is a true leader and she spent her entire life fighting for social change to end the evils of slavery.

8. Intro Paragraph: Connecting Sentences Set the foundation for argument/claim Provide background details of topic Era of topic Define any important terms/ideas that would help audience understand better

9. Thesis Statement One Sentence Contains the following: TOPIC + ARGUMENT/CLAIMs POINTS Harriet Tubman had a positive impact on society because she contributed to the underground railroad system, led people to freedom, and worked as a civil rights and women's rights activist.

10. Body Paragraph: Topic Sentence Topic Sentence/Focus Sentence- Asserts exactly what your paragraph will be about (Don’t actually say This paragraph is about…) Instead just create a clear statement Use fresh language to get point across (different wording and structure than the thesis) Topic/Argument/ point from thesis (same order of thesis)

11. Example of Topic Sentence Look back to thesis order of points Harriet Tubman did so much to defeat the evils of slavery, and she spent most of her life improving the underground railroad system which helped slaves attain freedom.

12. Body Paragraph: Concrete Detail Fact from text (Research)- This is the scholarly evidence and proof to support your claim/argument Use two facts per paragraph with citation Use one direct quote and use one paraphrase per paragraph Use a meaningful transition word: Specifically, for example, for instance, in particular, in addition,

13. Body Paragraph: Concrete Detail Use citations for ALL CONCRETE DETAILS to avoid Plagiarism “Provide the direct quote” (Last #). Provide the paraphrase (“Title of the article”). If no author Both direct quotes and paraphrases need citations!!

14. Body Paragraph: Commentary Commentary: Your ideas! No citation required 2 Sentences per concrete detail Use variety of meaningful transitions: Furthermore, therefore, looking deeper into …, This shows that, This means... Develop elaborate commentary to explain, respond, react, and further analyze, and most important connect how your fact relates to /supports your argument

15. Body Paragraph: Closing Sentence Provide a final INSIGHT about this specific point Think overall… What can you say about this point? Don’t introduce new facts here:)

16. Example Closing Sentence Overall, Harriet Tubman’s contributions to society are a result of her relentless efforts to risk her life for the sake of perfecting the underground railroad so that more lives could be saved from slavery.

17. Repeat for all body paragraphs!

18. Closing Paragraph Transition/Lead Sentence...