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(Introduction)

Start the paper with a short introduction to the subject you are writing about. Formatting for

the entire body of the paper is Times New Roman font in 12 point; double-spaced; aligned flush

left; and paragraphs indented with 5-7 spaces (Toston, 2014). Attention Getter (i.e. quote,

statistic, fact, question, etc. about your topic). This is something that pulls the reader in and gets

them interested in reading more about your topic.

b. Why might the reader be interested in your topic? Why is your topic important to the

reader?

c. What is some general information the reader should know about your topic?

i. The introduction provides the reader with at least 8 key terms

related to the topic of study.

Earliest Research and Key Breakthroughs

Earliest research and key breakthroughs about your topic and your field of study are

clearly summarized in the student’s own words.

Current Research

a. Current research and modern day findings on the topic is summarized in the author’s

words.

b. At least three methods of data collection within the topic are discussed.

Implications of Project

a. What impact could research on your topic have on other fields of study?

b. What do hope to learn by doing an experiment on your topic that you don’t know already?

Works Cited

a. At least 4 (9th grade) or 6 (11th grade) reliable sources are properly cited using the correct

format.

Toston, D. (2014) That Awesome Book David Wrote, Dixon Press, NY.

Toston, D., Cicero, K. (2011) Middle School is Almost Over (not really). Dixon Press, NY.

Toston, D. et. al. (2013) Eighth Grade is Easy. Dixon Press, NY.

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