Check off each requirement as you complete it:
Write a topic sentence that clearly states
Subclaim A. You might want to use a
transition phrase like:first of all, one
main reason __ secondly, third, finally,
etC.
Introduce your first piece of evidence by
providing context. This could include the
following information (feel free to
rearrange the order"
square The title of the article (capitalize
each word in the title and use
"quotation marks")
The author's first and last name
(skip if this is unknown)
The publisher/organization
(italicized)
square A signal phrase like "According to
__ or
__ states/writes/explains/argues"
A direct quote or paraphrase from the
article to prove your subclaim
A parenthetical citation (the author's first
and last name in parentheses; if there is
no author, the title of the article,
capitalized and in "quotation marks")
An explanation of the evidence in your
own words - what does this evidence
really mean, and how does it relate to
your Subclaim A and overall thesis?
Overall, the paragraph is at least 5-6
sentences
Repeat the steps above as needed for
multiple pieces of evidence!