- Begin with 2 sentences about your research topic – something generally known or commonly thought about it.
- State your research topic, using keywords:
Formula: In this paper I will explore the [research topic] in the [primary source]…
- Explain how this topic is related to the theoretical category of MONSTERS.
- List your research questions – at least two.
Formula: I will focus on the question of … in order to show…
- State your argument clearly and succinctly. Use words indicating a relation of cause and effect.
Formula: I will argue that the reason for…. / that x is the result of
