![English | Assignment | Research Report
Assignment
Research Report
You will turn in a research report of 350 - 700 words plus a
works cited page. Follow the graphic organizer below to
organize your paper.
Your paper should:
focus on a topic related to animal intelligence (chosen from
your research plan)
have an introduction; body paragraphs that use examples, facts,
etc.to support the thesis; and a conclusion; FIVE paragraphs
total
use at least three sources
include in-text citations
include a works cited page that lists all sources used in the
paper
use correct writing conventions (spelling, grammar)
Introduction: Tell me about the animal you researched, but
don’t include research yet. Remember to include a thesis
statement that hints at what you’re going to explain in the body
paragraphs.
Recommended starter: Aren’t (animals’ name, like dogs)
interesting? / Do you know how smart a(n) (animal) is?
Body paragraph 1: Include at least one source and what you
learned from that source.
Recommended starter: According to [author’s name or article
name]…](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/englishassignmentresearchreportassignmentresearch-221012135938-2f90dfcf/85/English-Assignment-Research-ReportAssignmentResearch-docx-1-320.jpg)
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- 1. English | Assignment | Research Report Assignment Research Report You will turn in a research report of 350 - 700 words plus a works cited page. Follow the graphic organizer below to organize your paper. Your paper should: focus on a topic related to animal intelligence (chosen from your research plan) have an introduction; body paragraphs that use examples, facts, etc.to support the thesis; and a conclusion; FIVE paragraphs total use at least three sources include in-text citations include a works cited page that lists all sources used in the paper use correct writing conventions (spelling, grammar) Introduction: Tell me about the animal you researched, but don’t include research yet. Remember to include a thesis statement that hints at what you’re going to explain in the body paragraphs. Recommended starter: Aren’t (animals’ name, like dogs) interesting? / Do you know how smart a(n) (animal) is? Body paragraph 1: Include at least one source and what you learned from that source. Recommended starter: According to [author’s name or article name]…
- 2. Body paragraph 2: Include at least one source and what you learned from that source. Recommended starter: In this next source, I learned… Body paragraph 3: Include at least one source and what you learned from that source. Recommended starter: In the final source, I found out that… Conclusion: Summarize your three body paragraphs. Recommended starters: In the end, I learned … / In conclusion, this animal is… / After researching, I discovered that… Scroll down to make the Works Cited Page. Do not forget to complete this page! Works Cited Example source: (Colors are just for your reference) Dean, Cornelia. "Executive on a Mission: Saving the Earth." New York Times, 20 May 2007. Web. 25 May 2007. Guide: Author’s last name, Author’s first name. “Title of article from website or magazine.” Website or Magazine Name, Date Published. Web, if you got it from the web. Date accessed (the day you looked it up).
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