Humans and Environmental Damage.

Students will summarize and synthesize research from the Annotated Bibliography to produce a focused argument that takes a position on this ethical/moral debate.What is a Thesis-driven Research Paper?Definition: A thesis-driven research paper will have a strong arguable thesis statement in the introduction. The following body paragraphs should support or prove your thesis. Your conclusion should have suggestions for future resolution. Body ParagraphsPer Purdue’s Writing Center Site: Moving from general to specific informationYour paper should be organized in a manner that moves from general to specific information. Every time you begin a new subject, think of an inverted pyramid – The broadest range of information sits at the top, and as the paragraph or paper progresses, the author becomes more and more focused on the argument ending with specific, detailed evidence supporting a claim. Lastly, the author explains how and why the information she has just provided connects to and supports her thesis (a brief wrap-up or warrant).You should organize each paragraph around supporting your thesis. Begin each paragraph with an argument that supports your thesis (ie. the topic sentence). Explain this argument more, if necessary. Then, include information from one or two sources that assist you in proving your argument is the right one.Body Paragraphs on Contrary ArgumentsPerhaps you want to gesture toward a contrary argument in your research paper. Address the idea’s validity and then show how your opinion is more valid.Body Paragraphs on the Short StoryYou should have at least two paragraphs that discuss how your analysis of your short story supports your thesis.Please use the sources in the uploaded file because they are the ones that were used in the Annotated Bibliography.