Several sentences of development of the content of the topic sentence. A concluding sentence which ends the train of thought appropriately, and provides a logical transition to the following paragraph. An analytical introduction that informs the reader of the issues you will address, makes clear your attitude toward them, and mentions in passing the sub-topics through which you will address them. The body of the paper should include a series of logically linked paragraphs that develops, using specific evidence and examples, the sub-topics mentioned in the introduction. An analytical conclusion that sums up your argument, with reference to the evidence used in the body of your paper.
Research papers require notes and bibliographies.
Citation formats vary. Whichever format you chose, make sure that author, title, publication information, and page numbers are included. If you use the parenthetical note format, you must include a complete citation to the source in your bibliography. See a guide to term papers or a writing handbook for correct citation forms. When you find such cases, determine who or what is doing the action and make that person or thing the subject of an active verb.