Research Paper Expectations

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Research Paper Expectations

• Your paper should have a title page, body, and
  bibliography page.
• You should have at least one picture.
• Your paper should have 5 paragraphs
  introduction, 3 main headings, conclusion.
• Your paper should be typed by you or an adult.
  You will also turn in your rough draft. It
  should match your typed copy exactly.
• You may put your paper in a plastic report cover.

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Title Page

• Name of your animal
• Picture of your animal
• Your name

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Introduction Paragraph

• Hook sentence grabs the readers attention.
  (riddle or interesting fact)
• Use sequencing words that tell the reader what
  you will be discussing in your paper (first,
  next, second, last, finally, etc.)
• Use descriptive language that gives your reader a
  mind movie of your animal.

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3 Information Paragraphs

• Topic sentence tells the reader what information
  is in this paragraph
• Supporting detail supports the topic
• Example of supporting detail
• All paragraphs should be indented.
• No headings between paragraphs
• You may include pictures with your paragraphs.

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Conclusion Paragraph

• Restates three topics of your paper
• Reason you chose this animal or personal
  connection to the animal.
• One thing that you learned or surprised you in
  your research.

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Bibliography Page

• List your sources in alphabetical order. Follow
  MLA format. You may use easybib.com or other
  online bibliography makers.
• Must have at least 2 sources.

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Animal Research Papers

• The following research papers from past fourth
  graders are examples. These are not perfect
  papers. They may contain errors in spelling,
  punctuation, and format. Please use them only as
  a guide. Their requirements may have been
  different from ours. Please make sure your paper
  follows the guidelines currently given by your
  teacher.

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