Research PaperResearch Paper““I’ve got the POWER…”I’ve got the POWER…”

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Mrs. MooreMrs. Moore

Outline - HolocaustOutline - Holocaust

I. IntroductionI. Introduction

A. Broad topic – the HolocaustA. Broad topic – the Holocaust

B. Narrow topic – ConcentrationB. Narrow topic – Concentration

CampsCamps

C. Thesis – One of the cruelest C. Thesis – One of the cruelest concentration camps concentration camps

during the Holocaust during the Holocaust was Auschwitz.was Auschwitz.

IntroductionIntroduction• Grab readers’ attention with a quote or Grab readers’ attention with a quote or

statistic.statistic.– Over six million Jews were Over six million Jews were murderedmurdered during the during the

Holocaust.Holocaust.

• Provide background Provide background – The Holocaust was one of the most horrific times The Holocaust was one of the most horrific times

in history. in history. AlthoughAlthough Adolf Hitler was responsible Adolf Hitler was responsible for the idea to for the idea to exterminateexterminate all Jews from Germany, all Jews from Germany, he did not act alone.he did not act alone.

• Thesis Thesis – One of the most One of the most wicked wicked and vile and vile leadersleaders of the of the

Nazi Nazi GestapoGestapo was Heinrich Himmler. was Heinrich Himmler. Underlined words were revised after editing stageUnderlined words were revised after editing stage

Body Paragraphs - OutlineBody Paragraphs - OutlineII.II. Living ConditionsLiving Conditions

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III.III.LeadershipLeadershipA.A.

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IV.IV.EvacuationEvacuationA.A.

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Topic: Early Life

A. Parents B. Education C. Religion

Body paragraphsBody paragraphs

• Begin every body paragraph with a Begin every body paragraph with a topic sentence.topic sentence.

• Write three points/subtopics and Write three points/subtopics and elaborate each within the body elaborate each within the body paragraphparagraph

• End each body paragraph with a End each body paragraph with a concluding sentenceconcluding sentence

WRITE--WRITE--Transfer research to paper –Transfer research to paper – --BOOKS (author pg). --BOOKS (author pg). --WEB/DATABASES ARE (author, --WEB/DATABASES ARE (author, par #).par #).

• Paraphrase – put into your own wordsParaphrase – put into your own words– The planning and execution of the Final Solution The planning and execution of the Final Solution

was created by Adolf Hitler (Fischer 123).was created by Adolf Hitler (Fischer 123).

• Quote – copy word for word and put in quotes Quote – copy word for word and put in quotes – ““Hitler was the mastermind of the Final Solution” Hitler was the mastermind of the Final Solution”

(Fischer 123).(Fischer 123).

• Lead in – Lead in – – Jeff Fischer stated, “Hitler was the mastermind of Jeff Fischer stated, “Hitler was the mastermind of

the Final Solution” (123).the Final Solution” (123).

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Elaborate and use Elaborate and use transitionstransitions

– After you have used a quote or After you have used a quote or paraphrase, add paraphrase, add your ownyour own comments comments

• Elaborate with your own ideasElaborate with your own ideas

• Draw conclusions.Draw conclusions.

• Use transitions from idea to idea Use transitions from idea to idea •EX: However, on the other hand, furthermore, EX: However, on the other hand, furthermore,

etc.etc.

ConclusionConclusion• What conclusion can YOU draw about What conclusion can YOU draw about

your topic?your topic?

• What should the reader learn from your What should the reader learn from your paper?paper?

• Write as the expert on your topic!Write as the expert on your topic!

• Use statistics, quotes, or anecdotes to Use statistics, quotes, or anecdotes to support your thesis.support your thesis.

• Why is your topic important?Why is your topic important?– Answer “So What?” for the readerAnswer “So What?” for the reader

Avoid these errors:Avoid these errors:

1.1.Avoid jumping from topic to topicAvoid jumping from topic to topic

2.2.Avoid contractions (Don’t, Won’t, Avoid contractions (Don’t, Won’t, Didn’t)Didn’t)

3.3.Avoid using “you” and “I” Avoid using “you” and “I”

4.4.Avoid using “that” to reflect on peopleAvoid using “that” to reflect on peopleThe Nazis were people The Nazis were people whowho followed Hitler. followed Hitler.

5.5.Avoid shifting verb tense – use PASTAvoid shifting verb tense – use PASTHitler Hitler waswas the cruelest man ever. the cruelest man ever.