6.01 research paper requirements (200 points) 1. structure organization introduction should include hook and background information to introduce the topic should include 3-part thesis statement body paragraphs should begin with a topic sentence should include facts, evidence, and quotations from research should include explanation of quotes that connect them to the topic sentence should include transitional sentence to lead into the next point conclusion should help the reader understand the importance of the topic/thesis should summarize the argument should connect back to the hook

2. support/evidence: essay should include a works cited (include citations for all quotes used in essay) essay should include in-text citations for each quote (whitman 124) essay should include quotes from at least three different sources/authors

3. language style: essay should use a formal tone, objective voice, and be written in 3rd person. essay should include active words and a variety of sentence structures.

4. mechanics length: essay should be 10001500 words (minimum of 1,000 words) essay should be edited for punctuation, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. essay should be in mla format (use the mla template to make this easier) essay should be in 12pt font, double-spaced, times new roman