1.10 Research Paper Worksheet5c0239f8-3f5d-4743-8372-501c16d753d5

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Research Paper Worksheet

Business Writing is Not Creative WritingCreative writing leads the reader through a series of events, introduces information expectedlyand unexpectedly, occasionally fools the reader, and eventually pays off with a surprise ending.

Its overall goal is to entertain.

Business writing is different. It is straightforward and easy to understand. A question or problem is posed, information is presented in a logical sequence, and a conclusion is drawn. Itsoverall goal is to inform, ask, and persuade.

The 3 Cs of Business WritingBusiness writing, when effective, exhibits 3 Cs. It is clear, concise, and correct.Clear No misunderstanding of meaning

Eliminate clichs and wordy fillers. Watch preposition overuse by eliminating compound propositions, converting

prepositions to other forms of speech, and using the Active voice. Avoid nominalizations (nouns formed by converting a verb). Ex: Search vs. GooglingConcise Short, direct, and to the point

Use the Active voice (Subject/Verb/Object) instead of the Passive voice(Object/Verb/Subject). Be careful using forms of the verb be.

Use commas to form compound sentences linked with a conjunction, link choppysentences, link similar sentences with a semicolon.

Keep sentence length to 8-10 words, paragraph length to 4-7 sentences.Correct No errors

Know the requirements of your assignment. Check facts, then double check.

Dont rely on spell-check in the place of thorough proofreading. Avoid using the first person perspective ( I feel, I believe, I think that) Watch word-usage gremlins. Ex: There, their, theyre Work ahead of deadlines to plan assignments and review work.

Basic Business Writing Structure No matter what you write (letter, memo, report, requisition); it will follow a basic format. Youwill state your point, make your argument, and then draw a conclusion.Introduction

Funnel format start general, end with the point you will be making Your thesis statement will give your paper direction and focus

Argument Brainstorm on separate pieces of paper Develop each argument fully, then combine with transitions to give paper flow

Conclusion Reverse the funnel start with a summary (restate your thesis), draw a final conclusion,

project to the future.


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A STANDARD 5 PARAGRAPH ESSAY LAYOUT

Introduction Start broad then narrow thescope down to the thesis statement.

Thesis Statement

Paragraph #1 = Thesis Point #1, (Article 1)

Para ra h #2 = Thesis Point #2, (Article 2)

Paragraph #3 = Thesis Point #3, (Article 3)

Restate Thesis

Conclusion Restate your thesis and thenmove towards broad terms.

Your thesis statement should be clear, concise, and 1sentence. For example:

Walt Disney was a veryeffective leader as shown byPoint #1, Point #2, Point #3.

Your points come fromeach of your selected articles.


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How to Formulate a Thesis Statement

Once you have found the articles you will use for your paper, use them to develop a strong thesis(introduction), argument (body), and summary (conclusion). The opening paragraph or introduction of the paper will state your papers thesis.

The thesis statement should be one sentence long.

Step 1: Read and understand your selected articles.

Topic:

Topic Discussed:

Topic Discussed:

Topic Discussed:

Step 2: Summarize your sources. Write a three- or four-sentence summary of each article:


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How to Develop Your Argument (Body)

The argument of a paper will prove your thesis, and it is contained in the Body of the paper.

Step 1: List three objective facts that are contained in your articles that will prove your

thesis.

Step 2: Build an argument that supports each fact. Use supporting information from thearticles. For the purposes of this worksheet this can be bullets and main ideas.


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