Template for Persuasive Writing
Paragraphs- Research
Organizing
Your Report
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You
must have 3-5 points (main ideas) to support your thesis statement. Assign each point to one of the paragraphs
on the chart. Consider ranking order/order of importance/or logical order when you do this.
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Use
the large
text boxes to sort information from
your research notes, as it relates to each talking point, or creates an
interesting lead.
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Put
an X in the small
boxes
to identify any detail that will require a parenthetical citation to follow it.
(To verify your source for the fact, statistic or quote- you must give credit)
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Print
additional copies of the second page of this template, as needed for more
paragraphs.
Paragraph
1: Introduction- Ideas for the lead
paragraph
Position
Statement:
Paragraph
2: Main idea- ____________________________________________
(Generally
a reason or an example to support your thesis)
Paragraph
___: Main idea-
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Paragraph
___: Main idea-
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