Brain research project

1. Title
2. Abstract 5.4 How To Write an Abstract for the Worldview Essay. Read.

Borrow all sentences from your introduction and Conclusion.

• Abstract includes:
• A. Explanation of the problem What problem you are trying to solve in your essay (one sentence). Borrow this sentence from your Introduction.
• B. The argumentative statement/claim (your position/solution – one sentence). Borrow your thesis statement from your Introduction.
• C. Conclusion (a recommendation/implication – one or two sentences). Borrow one/two sentences from your conclusion.

Abstract should be coherent and readable. Use transitions. Use an active and vigorous syntax.

3. Introduction (150-180 words)

• A. a hook 5.1 1 How to Write a Hook in Introduction. Read
• B. a problem you are trying to solve in your project
• C. significance; how significant a topic under the discussion for your audience is
• D. appeals to Needs and Values of your audience 10.2.1 Appeals to Needs and Values. Read.
• E. a purpose of your project (to inform, to persuade, to argue)
• F. audience who may be interested to read your essay
• G. your thesis statement/claim 5.1.2 Claims of Fact, of Value, of Policy. Read.

Avoid using “I, my, we, us, our, YOU, your”.

To construct the sentences, use the following words: problem, significance, purpose, needs and values, audience.

4. Main part. Provide support for your claim. Use the credible articles with facts, statistics, and opinions of experts. 250 words per paragraph. Write 3 paragraphs. Use parenthetical citations in MLA. Acknowledge the authors (names and the page numbers). Avoid using websites that do not contain the authors’ names.

Structure your body paragraphs correctly:

• Write the topic sentences where you must explain what the main idea of these paragraphs is.
• Summarize the articles; explore pieces of evidence: facts, statistics, and opinions of experts; analyze the main claims and the sub-claims of the articles you used;
• Write your comments, explaining your audience what they can learn from these pieces of evidence, claims and sub-claims;
• Write concluding sentences.

Use transitions.

Use the Inductive approach. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAjkQ1YqLEE

Links to an external site.

Use factual evidence: facts, statistics, opinions of experts 10.4. Understanding Argument. Approaches to Argument: Support. Evidence. Read.

Avoid using generalization. Use the specific scholarly articles (with the authors’ names and the page numbers).

5. General Conclusion. Use 10 strategies for an effective conclusion (1, 2, 3, 8 are mandatory). 5.3 How To Write a Conclusion.

In your conclusion, briefly summarize your position (paraphrase your thesis statement). One sentence. Use a transition such as therefore or so, thus, as a result, consequently, hence.

While searching for an exit with proper emphasis and grace, here some suggestions that might spark some good ideas for your conclusion. Write 5-6 sentences (it is mandatory to use # 1,3,4, and 8). You can add more sentences, using other ideas from the following list:

1. An evaluation of the importance of the essay’s subject
2. A statement of the essay’s broader implications
3. A recommendation or call to action
4. A warning based on the essay’s argument
   
5. A quotation from an authority or someone whose insight emphasizes the main point
6. An anecdote or brief example that emphasizes or sum up the point of the essay
7. A rhetorical question that makes the reader think about the essay’s main point
8. A forecast based on the essay’s argument
   
9. An ironic twist, witticism, pun, or playful use of words
10. A proverb, maxim, or motto

6. Works Cited (3-4 or more sources). 1.4 MLA Format. Review.

You can find Works Cited on pages 9-10.

7. Self-Reflection.

This essay must be accompanied by a Self-Reflection, which should be 350-400 words. A Self-Reflection includes the following:

1. Evaluate yourself as a writer and a critical thinker, providing informal comments on the various stages of the writing process: ideas, thinking, reading, prewriting, writing, revising, editing, and proofreading.
2. Comments on specific strengths and weaknesses of your paper.
3. Comments on how the essay reflects your growth as a writer, researcher, and critical thinker.

Use MLA Format. 1.4 MLA Format. Review.