to your argument/to previous research? Only include "need to know" information (for example, author names and relevant context). Try to put quotes "in conversation" with one another--make connections ...

Use the paragraph to provide facts and evidence to support your point, and explain how and why this supports the main point of your argument. For example: It is now less acceptable than ever to ...

A paragraph works in a similar way. It’s a number of things combined to make up one passage: Start with a point that sums up your argument and ... Let’s look at an example.

In the other column, write what each paragraph is doing—for example, argument/claim/thesis, context, evidence, support, transition to new topic, recap, significance. Number the paragraphs in your ...