{"id":35020,"date":"2024-10-15T17:50:41","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T17:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/critical-research-essay-research-paper-introduction-paragraph-with-argumentative-thesis\/"},"modified":"2024-10-15T17:50:41","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T17:50:41","slug":"critical-research-essay-research-paper-introduction-paragraph-with-argumentative-thesis","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/critical-research-essay-research-paper-introduction-paragraph-with-argumentative-thesis\/","title":{"rendered":"Critical Research Essay Research Paper: Introduction Paragraph (with argumentative thesis)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Topic Self-Realization and Empowerment Work:
\nTheir Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston <\/span><\/p>\n

Examine the journey through
\nwhich Jamie Crawford ultimately realizes and articulates her voice. <\/span><\/p>\n


<\/span><\/p>\n

Novel: <\/span>Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston <\/span><\/p>\n


<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Assignment <\/span>Details
\n<\/span>\u2013 <\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

As <\/span>you <\/span>move <\/span>forward <\/span>with <\/span>your <\/span>culminating <\/span>research <\/span>essay, <\/span>your <\/span>next <\/span>step <\/span>is <\/span>to draft
\n<\/span>the <\/span>introduction <\/span>paragraph, <\/span>which <\/span>includes <\/span>a <\/span>clear <\/span>and <\/span>compelling <\/span>thesis
\n<\/span>statement. <\/span>This introduction
\nwill set the tone for your entire essay, providing an overview of your topic, engaging <\/span>your <\/span>reader, <\/span>and <\/span>presenting <\/span>your <\/span>central <\/span>argument. <\/span>A <\/span>strong <\/span>introduction <\/span>is <\/span>essential <\/span>for guiding your reader through your
\nanalysis and establishing the significance of your literary interpretation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>purpose
\n<\/span>of <\/span>this <\/span>assignment <\/span>is <\/span>to <\/span>help <\/span>you <\/span>refine <\/span>your <\/span>thesis <\/span>statement and <\/span>ensure <\/span>that <\/span>your essay begins with a focused,
\ninsightful introduction. By drafting the introduction early in the process, you
\nwill clarify your argument and set a clear direction for your essay. This draft
\nwill also <\/span>provide <\/span>an <\/span>opportunity <\/span>to <\/span>receive <\/span>feedback
\n<\/span>on <\/span>your <\/span>thesis <\/span>and <\/span>introductory <\/span>strategies <\/span>before you
\nproceed with writing the body of your essay.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Assignment <\/span>Requirements<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Your <\/span>draft <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>introduction <\/span>paragraph <\/span>must <\/span>include <\/span>the <\/span>following <\/span>components:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Contextual <\/span>Background <\/span><\/span><\/b>– <\/span>Begin <\/span>your <\/span>introduction <\/span>by <\/span>providing <\/span>brief <\/span>context <\/span>about <\/span>the
\nnovel or play you are analyzing. This might include information about the
\nauthor, the historical or cultural background of the text, or an overview of
\nthe text\u2019s main themes. Avoid overly broad generalizations <\/span>or unnecessary plot summary. Focus <\/span>on <\/span>information
\nthat <\/span>is <\/span>directly <\/span>relevant <\/span>to <\/span>your <\/span>thesis.
\n<\/span>Ensure <\/span>that <\/span>your <\/span>opening <\/span>leads <\/span>naturally <\/span>into <\/span>your
\nthesis statement and establishes the significance of your analysis.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7       <\/span><\/span><\/span>Thesis <\/span>Statement <\/span>with <\/span>Argument <\/span><\/span><\/b>– <\/span>Clearly <\/span>state
\n<\/span>your <\/span>thesis <\/span>at <\/span>the <\/span>end <\/span>of <\/span>the<\/span>
\nintroduction <\/span>paragraph. <\/span>Your <\/span>thesis <\/span>should <\/span>be <\/span>an <\/span>original, <\/span>arguable
\n<\/span>claim <\/span>that <\/span>offers
\n<\/span>a substantial literary interpretation of the text. Make sure that your
\nthesis is specific, focused, <\/span>and <\/span>sets <\/span>up <\/span>the <\/span>argument <\/span>you <\/span>will <\/span>develop
\n<\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>body <\/span>of <\/span>your <\/span>essay. <\/span>It <\/span>should
\ngo beyond a simple observation and present a unique perspective on the text.
\nBriefly outline <\/span>the <\/span>key <\/span>points <\/span>or <\/span>areas <\/span>of <\/span>analysis <\/span>that <\/span>you <\/span>will <\/span>explore <\/span>in <\/span>your <\/span>essay. <\/span>This <\/span>can help
\n<\/span>guide <\/span>the <\/span>reader
\n<\/span>and <\/span>provide <\/span>a <\/span>roadmap <\/span>for <\/span>your <\/span>argument.
\n<\/span>Your <\/span>thesis\/argument does not
\nhave to be only one sentence. It can be a series of two or three sentences.<\/span><\/p>\n

Formatting <\/span>Guidelines<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

\u00b7      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Your <\/span>introduction <\/span>paragraph <\/span>should <\/span>be <\/span>typed, <\/span>double-spaced, <\/span>and <\/span>formatted <\/span>according <\/span>to MLA style guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7       <\/span><\/span><\/span>Use <\/span>Times
\n<\/span>New <\/span>Roman, 12-point size.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7       <\/span><\/span><\/span>Include <\/span>a <\/span>properly
\nformatted <\/span>header\/page <\/span>number and heading.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>You <\/span>do <\/span>not <\/span>need <\/span>a <\/span>works
\n<\/span>cited <\/span>page, <\/span>but <\/span>if <\/span>you <\/span>include <\/span>sourced
\n<\/span>material, <\/span>in-text <\/span>citations should be present.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Your document must have<\/u> the following:<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

1.      <\/span><\/span><\/span>Last name and
\npage number in the upper right header of the page.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.      <\/span><\/span><\/span>Properly
\nformatted MLA heading.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.      <\/span><\/span><\/span>Working paper
\ntitle (not the assignment name or the book name)<\/span><\/p>\n

4.      <\/span><\/span><\/span>In-text
\ncitations (if needed)<\/span><\/p>\n

5.      <\/span><\/span><\/span>Works Cited
\npage (if citations are included)<\/span><\/p>\n

Grading Criteria<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Your <\/span>introduction <\/span>paragraph <\/span>will <\/span>be <\/span>assessed <\/span>based
\n<\/span>on <\/span>the <\/span>following <\/span>criteria:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

35
\npts                 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Clarity <\/span>and <\/span>Focus <\/span>of <\/span>Thesis <\/span>Statement<\/span><\/b>: <\/span>The <\/span>originality, <\/span>specificity, <\/span>and arguability of your thesis, and its alignment with your
\nessay’s focus.<\/span><\/p>\n

25
\npts                 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Coherence <\/span>and <\/span>Organization<\/span><\/b>: <\/span>The <\/span>logical <\/span>flow <\/span>of <\/span>ideas <\/span>leading <\/span>to <\/span>the <\/span>thesis,
\n<\/span>and the overall structure of the paragraph.<\/span><\/p>\n

15
\npts                 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Contextual <\/span>Background<\/span><\/b>:
\n<\/span>The <\/span>relevance <\/span>and <\/span>conciseness <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>background information provided.<\/span><\/p>\n

15
\npts                 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Engagement <\/span>with <\/span>the <\/span>Reader<\/span><\/b>: <\/span>The <\/span>effectiveness <\/span>of <\/span>your <\/span>hook <\/span>and <\/span>the <\/span>overall
\nengagement of your introduction.<\/span><\/p>\n

10
\npts<\/span>   <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Writing <\/span>Quality<\/span><\/b>: <\/span>Clarity, <\/span>grammar, <\/span>syntax,
\n<\/span>and <\/span>adherence <\/span>to <\/span>MLA <\/span>style<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Rubric:<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/u><\/p>\n

MLA Formatting                                                 (15 points – 3
\npoints per element)

\nBook\/Author Within First 3 Sentences          (25 points – all or nothing)

\nBackground Context for Topic                        (10 points – sufficient or
\ninsufficient\/all or nothing)

\nThesis Statement (Argument)             
\n                <\/span><\/p>\n

—Arguable or Not
\nArguable                   
\n          (35 points)

\n—Viable Claim w\/Reasons             
\n                  (15 points)

\nTotal:     
\n                     
\n                     
\n               100 points<\/span><\/b>

\nAdditional Deductions:

\nMisspelled Words                 
\n                     
\n        5 points each

\nMisplaced Punctuation               
\n                     
\n  3 points each

\nGrammar\/Syntax Errors               
\n                      3
\npoints each<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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