Claims Evidence Analysis Research Paper Essentials for Writing

Claims, Evidence, Analysis Research Paper Essentials for Writing Paragraphs © Copyright Academic Year 2003 -2004, REVISED 2008 by M. Chavez. All Rights Reserved.

TOPIC What you are researching Paragraphs 2 -7 subtopic Information related to your topic CLAIM ANALYSIS EVIDENCE

The Claim • An extension of a subtopic • The first sentence of each body paragraph (does not include intro or conclusion) • Claims may be 1 -3 sentences in length. The number 3 The number three has been a significant number in Christianity © Copyright Academic Year 2003 -2004, REVISED 2008 by M. Chavez. All Rights Reserved.

The Evidence • After the claim (initial sentence(s), a quote, summary, or paraphrase is inserted from a note card. • The Source needs to be included at the end of the quotation or paraphrase in parenthesis. Source 1 The number 3 Source Card In the Bible, various significant events occur three times (Jacobs 14) paraphrase NAME © Copyright Academic Year 2003 -2004, REVISED 2008 by M. Chavez. All Rights Reserved.

The Analysis • A 3 -5 sentence explanation or interpretation of the quote you have used. • Focus and elaborate on key words or phrases in the quote • Answer the questions: what, why, how, when, where One prime example of the importance of 3 in the Bible is the trinity; the embodiment of The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The power of these three figures is interwoven throughout the Bible. © Copyright Academic Year 2003 -2004, REVISED 2008 by M. Chavez. All Rights Reserved.