Essay

Question 1

Research-based Argumentative Essay

Answer 1

an essay that presents a writer’s position with support from research studies.
• Its main purpose is to persuade the readers to accept the writer’s position.
• It requires an ample amount of research to support the writer’s claim or position.

Question 2

Steps

Answer 2

1. Formulating research question
2. Finding answers
3. Doing research
4. Write the paper
5. The essay

Question 3

Rules

Answer 3

• The text and the reference list should be double-spaced.
• Numbering starts on the title page, at the top right of the page.
• Reference list entries must have a hanging indent
• There should be 1 inch (2.54 cm) margins all around
• Use Times Roman font, or a similar serif font.
• Each paragraph should be indented

Question 4

Paraphrasing

Answer 4

Own words

Question 5

Summarization

Answer 5

If the text is too long

Question 6

Direct quotation

Answer 6

If you wish to preserve the author

Question 7

Thesis statement

Answer 7

Main point or central argument of the paper

Question 8

Outline

Answer 8

Gices shape to your paper