1. Writing your Research Paper Body Paragraphs

2. Duties and Responsibilities (1 & 2) 2 paragraphs Group like information together from your 3 articles Put a 1 or a 2 to distinguish between 1 st or 2 nd paragraph information  1 – most important duties/tasks for your job  2 – least important duties/tasks for your job

3. Body Paragraph 1 What are the most important duties/tasks entailed in your career?  Topic Sentence – what is your paragraph going to be about? Among the many duties a librarian is responsible for, helping patrons find information is the most encompassing of the job. Among the many duties a ________ is responsible for, ___________________ is the most encompassing of the job.  Explanation – explain what your job entails  Use parenthetical citation (at least 1)

4. Topic Sentence Starters for Body 1… Choose only 1 Among the many duties a ________ is responsible for, ___________________ is the most encompassing of the job. The most important part of being a ____________________ is _________________________________________ _________________________. There are many duties of a _________________, but some of the most important responsibilities are _________________________________________ ________________________________________.

5. Parts of your Paragraph Topic Sentence Explanation Parenthetical Citation

6. Body Paragraph 2 What are the other duties/tasks entailed in your career?  Topic Sentence – what is your paragraph going to be about? A librarian can also be held responsible for performing public-relations and fundraising duties, helping teachers, conducting classes and writing grants for the library.  Explanation – explain what your job entails  Use parenthetical citation (at least 1)

7. Topic Sentence Starters for Body 2 Choose 1 The other duties of ________________ are _________________________ A ______________________ is also responsible for _________________________________________ _________________________________________  The least important duties of a ________________ are _____________________________________

8. Body 2 Topic Sentence – A sentence that informs the reader of the other duties for your job Explanation – at least 3-4 sentences Include a parenthetical citation (line/lines copied from article)

9. Topic Sentence Starters for BODY 3 Personality Traits/Special Skills In order to be a ___________________, he/she must have a special set of skills. A ________________ needs to be (this type of person)____________ in order to be successful at his/her job. A _________ must learn _(special skills)________ ____________ and have (this type of personality trait)__________________________.

10. Topic Sentence Starters for Body 4 - Education Like most professions, the education of a(n) __________________________ is very important. In order to become a(n) ___________, one must go through extensive training.

11. Body Paragraph 5 - Salary ______________ receive a salary and benefits package in line with their education and experience. The pay for a _______________ ranges greatly, but overall the job pays well. A ______________ receives decent pay as well as benefits and bonuses.

12. Topic sentence – 1 sentence Explanation (in your own words) – 2-3 sentences Parenthetical citation – at least 1 sentence Closing/transition sentence – 1 sentence

13. Body Paragraph 6 – Job Outlook There seems to be a high demand for _______________________. The number of jobs for a _______________ is decreasing, but there are still opportunities out there. The future is promising for ______________.