1. Claims, Evidence, Analysis
Research Paper Essentials for Writing Paragraphs
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2. TOPIC subtopic ANALYSIS CLAIM EVIDENCE Paragraphs 2-7
What you are researching
Paragraphs 2-7
subtopic
Information related to your topic
ANALYSIS
CLAIM
EVIDENCE

3. The Claim The number 3 An extension of a subtopic
The first sentence of each body paragraph (does not include intro or conclusion)
Claims may be 1-3 sentences in length.
The number three has been a significant number in Christianity
The number 3
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4. The Evidence
After the claim (initial sentence(s), a quote, summary, or paraphrase is inserted from a note card.
The Source needs to be included at the end of the quotation or paraphrase in parenthesis.
Source Card
The number 3
Source 1
In the Bible, various significant events occur three times (Jacobs 14)
paraphrase
NAME
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5. The Analysis
A 3-5 sentence explanation or interpretation of the quote you have used.
Focus and elaborate on key words or phrases in the quote
Answer the questions: what, why, how, when, where
One prime example of the importance of 3 in the Bible is the trinity; the embodiment of The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The power of these three figures is interwoven throughout the Bible.
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