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 claim statement(your position/solution – one sentence).
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 claim statement 5.1.2 Claims of Fact, of Value, of Policy. Read.
Avoid using “I, my, we, us, our, YOU, your”.
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 claim 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 claim
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 claim
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.
