Below is the template I am required to use and my research topic. I chose 20 sources, but you can use as many as you would like. Attached are my research plan and some sources I have found related to my research topic. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. Thank you!Research TopicIntroduction:The introduction should give an overview of what your report is going to be about and should also include the following:A- The research question,B- The thesis or claim,C- 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.)D- 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:E- 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.)F- The opponent’s counterargumentG- Acknowledgement of the counterargumentH- 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 RomanFont Size: 12Line Spacing: Double
