1. Argument Research Essay 9 th Grade English

2. Topic Recycling

3. Claim Topic + opinion + reason Ex: Recycling is a good thing to do because it can increase the longevity of our planet.

4. Introduction Paragraph Recycling is a good thing to de because it will increase the longevity of our planet. Most people recycle items that will earn them monetary rewards, however, it is important that we recycle all recyclable material. If we sort and recycle plastic, glass and paper, then…

5. Source 1 From common knowledge: The oceans will become less polluted which will benefit the marine animals. Tie in: Marine mammals are important to our ecosystem Key Words to look up in EBSCO Marine pollution Ocean pollution Marine life and plastic

6. Source 2 Evidence from common knowledge: Creating new products takes more energy than recycling Tie in: Using less energy will preserve natural resources that are important for our planet. Key Words to look up in EBSCO Recycling saves energy Making glass Making paper

7. Counterargument- Source 3 Evidence from common knowledge: Recycling takes too much time and the people that work at the recycling plants probably throw it into the landfills anyways. Keywords to look up in EBSCO: Recycling cons Recycling takes time Recycling plants

8. Source 4- Rebuttal Evidence from common knowledge The only person that we can change is ourselves, there is never any harm in trying. Tie in: We are all responsible for our planet. Keywords to look up in EBSO Recycling statistics How much garbage does one person produce? Reputable recycle companies Who recycles?

9. Body of Research Paper Evidence -Source 1 Evidence- Source 2 Counterargument – Source 3 Evidence- Source 4 NOTE: There is no requirement for the number of pages that you need to write, however, you MUST fully support your claim and explain the reason for including these sources.

10. Conclusion Restate Claim: Through my research, I have proven that recycling is a good thing. Most importantly, recycling “Source 1”. Recycling also “Source 2”. Although some people say that “counterargument- Source 3”, it is clear that recycling “Source 4”. Please help to support the longevity of our planet by recycling.

11. Research Tips Google.com for broad ideas Wikepedia.com for specific information Ask a friend or teacher what they know about a subject Take what you learned from google, wikepedia and people and search key words and phrases in EBSCO- Do NOT site google or wikepedia!!

12. Choosing articles Take only information important for your paper: Claim: Recycling is a good thing to do because it will increase the longevity of our planet.

13. Useful or Not? Title: Meeting Report: Methylmercury in Marine Ecosystems--From Sources to Seafood Consumers.Meeting Report: Methylmercury in Marine Ecosystems--From Sources to Seafood Consumers. Abstract: Eating polluted marine life and how it affects people.

14. NOT USEFUL!!! The article talks about pollution and health effects. I am researching the longevity of our planet!

15. Useful or Not? Title: Code blue Abstract: Discusses what steps should be taken to protect our oceans, specifically creating marine sanctuaries.

16. Not useful The article talks about protecting our ocean through creating marine sanctuaries for our marine life I need information on the effects of pollution on marine life

17. Useful or Not TitleLiving in a Contaminated Estuary: Behavioral Changes and Ecological Consequences for Five SpeciesLiving in a Contaminated Estuary: Behavioral Changes and Ecological Consequences for Five Species Abstract: Compares the life of marine animals living in polluted water with fish living in unpolluted water

18. Useful!! The abstract mentions the increased willingness for fish to survive when their surrounding are NOT polluted. This supports my claim that the longevity of the planet will be increased if there is less pollution in the ocean. NOTE: Now I need to read on to see if the article mentions recycling will decrease pollution.

19. Useful or Not? Title Marine Environment And Pollution Control. Marine Environment And Pollution Control. Abstract= None Note for me: saved on separate desktop.