building a research paper worksheet

This worksheet sometimes helps students organize their thoughts better than a simple outline. This worksheet helps students transition through the main points of their paper, and it helps them understand when they might address counterarguments.



My topic is:
My exact thesis statement is:



1. The first reason why my thesis statement is correct is:



This is how I will transition from my introduction to my first reason:



Reasons why my first reason could be wrong are:



2. The second reason why my thesis statement is correct is:



This is how I will transition from my first reason to my second reason:



Reasons why my second reason could be wrong are:



3. The third reason why my thesis statement is correct is:



This is how I will transition from my second reason to my third reason:



Reasons why my third reason could be wrong are:



4. The fourth reason why my thesis statement is correct is:



This is how I will transition from my third reason to my fourth reason:



Reasons why my fourth reason could be wrong are:








written by Luke Rolfes 		    what would you like help in?
+ prewriting
+ thesis
+ paragraphing
+ organization
+ grammar & mechanics
+ argument
+ citation & sources
+ sample essays

 

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