1. Write a draft of your introduction . Make sure you include the following elem

1. Write a draft of your introduction . Make sure you include the following elements:
-Hook
-Motivation and Focus (which includes your analytic question)
-Thesis
-Methodology
-Transition
2. Outline the body of your research paper following the rough outline model below. Remember, paragraphs in the body of your essay should be providing context and necessary background information, arguing the subclaims that support your thesis, and addressing counterarguments. Feel free to manipulate the items in the outline to follow the contours of your proposed argument.
Body paragraphs on Context
-Topic Sentence
-Evidence from your academic sources (or other credible sources if appropriate) with in-text citations
Body paragraphs on Argument
-Topic Sentence
-Evidence from academic sources (with in-text citations)
Body paragraphs on Counterarguments
-Potential counterargument
-Evidence against the counterargument (with in-text citations)