Writing a Paper

Writin= g a Paper

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&= nbsp; Writing a paper is often necessary in all subjects including science. Writing a paper is often required = after researching a science topic or reporting the results of an investigation to share collected data and the conclusions of the investigation. <= /span>

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The foll= owing steps will help in writing a paper:

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1. Collect data information using gra= phs, tables, concept maps, and notes. Create an
outl= ine.

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2. Begin with an introduction with a = clear statement of the purpose of the paper telling
what you i= ntend to discuss or what you intend to prove.

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3. Organize your paper into paragraphs. Remember every paragraph starts with a
topic sentence. Sentences in the paragraph should support the topic sentence.

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4. Place data, graphs, images, or tab= les to support ideas and points if appropriate.
Use charts, table, graphs and illustrations whenever possible.

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5. The last paragraph is a summary paragraph to restate the main points and
comp= lete the paper with a conclusion statement.

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6. Include a bibliography of all sour= ced used as the last page of the paper.

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Researching informat= ion

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1. Determine what it is you want to f= ind out about the subject.

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2. Write a list of questions to guide= the information you will need.

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3. Use text books, encyclopedias, pri= mary source journals, science magazines
government documents, and the Internet.

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4. List where you found your sources = using a bibliography. Be careful th= at the
sources us= ed are reliable and up to date.

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Paper Requirements=

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1. Cover must include: = The tile of the paper indicating the topic

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&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Student’s complete name, class period, and date

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2. Paper Formatting: Use standard 8 ½ by 11 white paper

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&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Font color: black

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Paper numbered

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Double spaced

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; One inch right and left margins

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3. Information needed: = Minimum of 5 paragraphs

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Introductory paragraph stating what will be discussed

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Paragraph #2 with topic sentence and supporting details

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Paragraph #3 with topic sentence and supporting details

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Paragraph #4 with topic sentence and supporting details

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Summary paragraph with a conclusion statement

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Include a bibliography of sources used as the last page

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