Historical Influence on Print Research Paper Outline

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Introduce topic and include a clear thesis statement that address both
genres analyzed (Question 1)
First Body Paragraph
a. Begins with clear topic sentence that addresses questions 2-3 for BOTH
authors
b. First chunk addresses nonfiction author and includes textual evidence
and explanations
c. Second chunk addresses companion piece and includes textual
evidence and explanations
d. Provides clear analysis of evidence and its connection to the topic
sentence
Second Body Paragraph
a. Begins with a clear topic sentence that addresses questions 4-5 for
BOTH authors
b. First chunk addresses nonfiction author and includes textual evidence
and explanations
c. Second chunk addresses companion piece and includes textual
evidence and explanations
d. Provides clear analysis of evidence and its connection to the topic
sentence
Third Body Paragraph
a. Begins with clear topic sentence that addresses question 6 ONLY for
BOTH authors
b. First chunk addresses nonfiction author and includes textual evidence
and explanations
c. Second chunk addresses companion piece and includes textual
evidence and explanations
d. Provides clear analysis of evidence and its connection to the topic
sentence
Fourth Body Paragraph
a. Begins with a clear topic sentence that addresses questions 7-8 for
BOTH authors
b. First chunk addresses nonfiction author and includes textual evidence
and explanations
c. Second chunk addresses companion piece and includes textual
evidence and explanations
d. Provides clear analysis of evidence and its connection to the topic
sentence
Fifth Body Paragraph
a. Begins with clear topic sentence that addresses the juxtaposition
between the two genres chosen (nonfiction vs. companion piece). Must
describe how theyre thematically linked.
b. Supports claim(s) with textual evidence
c. Provides clear analysis of evidence and its connection to the topic
sentence

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Conclusion
a. The conclusion should not include much more than a re-stated thesis
statement and the author's purpose from BOTH selections.