Brain research project
Title
Abstract 5.4 How To Write an Abstract for the Worldview Essay. Read.
Borrow all sentences from your introduction and Conclusion.
Abstract includes:
A. Explanation of the problem What problem you are trying to solve in your essay (one sentence). Borrow this sentence from your Introduction.
B. The topic statement/claim (your position/solution – one sentence). Borrow your thesis statement from your Introduction.
C. Conclusion (a recommendation/implication – one or two sentences). Borrow one/two sentences from your conclusion.
Abstract should be coherent and readable. Use transitions. Use an active and vigorous syntax.
Introduction (150-180 words)
A. a hook 5.1 1 How to Write a Hook in Introduction. Read
B. a problem you are trying to solve in your project
C. significance; how significant a topic under the discussion for your audience is
D. appeals to Needs and Values of your audience 10.2.1 Appeals to Needs and Values. Read.
E. a purpose of your project (to inform, to persuade, to argue)
F. audience who may be interested to read your essay
G. your topic statement/claim 5.1.2 Claims of Fact, of Value, of Policy. Read.
To construct the sentences, use the following words: problem, significance, purpose, needs and values, audience.
Main part. Provide support for your claim. Use the credible articles with facts, statistics, and opinions of experts. 250 words per paragraph. Write 3 paragraphs. Use parenthetical citations in MLA. Acknowledge the authors (names and the page numbers). Avoid using websites that do not contain the authors’ names.
Structure your body paragraphs correctly:
Write the topic sentences where you must explain what the main idea of these paragraphs is.
Summarize the articles; explore pieces of evidence: facts, statistics, and opinions of experts; analyze the main claims and the sub-claims of the articles you used;
Write your comments, explaining your audience what they can learn from these pieces of evidence, claims and sub-claims;
Write concluding sentences.
Use transitions.
Use the Inductive approach. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAjkQ1YqLEE
Use factual evidence: facts, statistics, opinions of experts 10.4. Understanding Argument. Approaches to Argument: Support. Evidence. Read.
Avoid using generalization. Use the specific scholarly articles (with the authors’ names and the page numbers).
General Conclusion. Use 10 strategies for an effective conclusion (1, 2, 3, 8 are mandatory). 5.3 How To Write a Conclusion.
In your conclusion, briefly summarize your position (paraphrase your thesis statement). One sentence. Use a transition such as therefore or so, thus, as a result, consequently, hence.
While searching for an exit with proper emphasis and grace, here some suggestions that might spark some good ideas for your conclusion. Write 5-6 sentences (it is mandatory to use # 1,3,4, and 8). You can add more sentences, using other ideas from the following list:
An evaluation of the importance of the essay’s subject
A statement of the essay’s broader implications
A recommendation or call to action
A warning based on the essay’s thesis
A quotation from an authority or someone whose insight emphasizes the main point
An anecdote or brief example that emphasizes or sum up the point of the essay
A rhetorical question that makes the reader think about the essay’s main point
A forecast based on the essay’s thesis
An ironic twist, witticism, pun, or playful use of words
A proverb, maxim, or motto
Works Cited (3-4 or more sources). 1.4 MLA Format. Review.
You can find Works Cited on pages 9-10.
Self-Reflection.
This essay must be accompanied by a Self-Reflection, which should be 350-400 words. A Self-Reflection includes the following:
Evaluate yourself as a writer and a critical thinker, providing informal comments on the various stages of the writing process: ideas, thinking, reading, prewriting, writing, revising, editing, and proofreading.
Comments on specific strengths and weaknesses of your paper.
Comments on how the essay reflects your growth as a writer, researcher, and critical thinker.
Use MLA Format. 1.4 MLA Format. Review.