1. Do Now: 3 minutes (quietly)
Grab a computer from the cart
Open up the draft of your research paper on your Google Docs
Open up your Source Tracker
If you haven’t been using the Source Tracker, then take out all of your sources and source analysis sheets

2. Research Paper Checklist
What to confirm before you turn in your essay Tuesday, 3/28, 11:59!!!

3. Introduction
Establish the problem or question that your seed text inspired you to explore.
Provide the one or more of the most essential of your four (or more!) sources to establish how parts of your Research Question will be addressed in the paper.
End your Introduction with a thesis that provides what you believe is an answer (not the answer) to your research question.

4. Body Paragraphs
Claims should address a specific part of your thesis not your whole thesis. Think of major claims as chapters/sections.
All evidence should have a specific part of it analyzed, not simply paraphrased, so it’s clear why it helps prove your point.
Two ways to cite evidence:
A perfect example of how growth mindset can offset societal problems like poverty is Rafe Esquith who “teaches Los Angeles middle schoolers from poor areas plagued with crime. Many live with people who have drug, alcohol, and emotional problems” (Dweck 195).
Building on this, Pawlina and Stanford write, “Anytime a child faces a conflict or a challenge, we start by framing it as an opportunity for growing our brains— ”This looks like a challenge, a chance to grow our brains!” We use a lot of expression and excitement in our voices to convey a positive attitude, and we approach the situation as if we (children and adults) are lucky to have another opportunity to practice problem-solving skills” (34).

5. Conclusion
Two-thirds of your conclusion should illustrate the potential implications or impact of all of your research onto the world

6. Works Cited Page
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