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This is a template of the research paper in the MLA style:

Research Topic

Introduction:

The introduction should give an overview of what your report is going to be about and should also include the following:

The research question,

The thesis or claim,

Your reasons to support your claim (These are your main points, which you have to address in the body of the report. Each main point should be addressed in a body paragraph and should include evidence from the research that you have already conducted. This is where our work on the annotated bibliography is going to be beneficial.)

The relevance of the research to you and the strategy/context that you will use. (Refer to your writing plan)

Refer to the “Components of An Argument” in Choosing & Using Sources (152-154)

The Body of the Research Report:

Address each main point from your introduction in a topic sentence. Each key point should be addressed in a body paragraph and should include evidence from the research that you have already conducted. This is where your work on the annotated bibliography is going to be beneficial.)

The opponent’s counterargument

Acknowledgement of the counterargument

Providing a response to the opponent’s counterargument: Refuting and providing alternative solutions.

Conclusion:

Review the thesis and the main points and provide your final insights/comments about your thesis and main points. Bear in mind that this is your conclusion, which means you are concluding and not generating new ideas.

Style and Format:

Font: Use times New Roman

Font Size: 12

Line Spacing: Double

Do not bold, italicize, or underline the title of your paper.

Works Cited

Click on the following link for examples of the MLA format (8th Edition):

HYPERLINK “http://uri.libguides.com/cite/mla8th” Citing Correctly and Avoiding Plagiarism: MLA Format, 8th Edition-URI-University Libraries.