Research Paper Help.?

Question

I have a research paper i need help with. I'm so freakin confused. Our teacher said we can only use databases 2 get our info from. So here's what I have so far...

Illegal Immigration is a big problem in the United States. The pros and cons of illegals is a never ending rollercoaster. Some say the pros of illegals are cheap labor, reduced pollution rate, they work the strenuous jobs Americans don’t want to, and they are working to send money to their families back home that do not have anything. There are numerous cons to illegals being in America. Others say, the cons are increased crime rate, taxes, diseases, identity theft, language barriers, and lower wages for Americans.

And then when i go 2 start my 2nd paragraph i'm completely dumbfounded. I'm not sure if it's because i only have written one research paper my whole life or because it is just rly hard 2 find things thru databases. How should i put this paper 2gether? Any ideas, help, or links?

We are not allowed to state our opinion at all in this paper, also. So how am i supposed 2 write a thesis statement without an opinion?

Also it's supposed 2 be a subject-by-subject paper. Which means i'm supposed 2 have an introductory paragraph, a pro paragraph, an anti paragraph, and a conclusion. this is so freakin complicated. does anybody have any ideas for a thesis statement?

Answer 1

OK, let's try this:

First, since you're able to list quite a few pros and cons already, answer for yourself the question of which side you're on. Write your answer in one sentence. (It's OK to mention both sides of the argument in that sentence, but you should still take a stand, so put the other side in an "although" clause at the beginning of the sentence.)

Next, although it would help to know how long your paper is supposed to be, you can probably adjust these tips to fit the requirement. Begin the second paragraph with a broad sentence about either the pros or the cons--whichever side you DON't agree with.It should go something like this: "There are admittedly some arguments against this point of view." The word "admittedly' or some synonym is crucial here, so that you don't appear to be contradicting yourself.

Then the next sentence of that paragraph should state what one of those pros or cons is--that is, one argument AGAINST your position. If the paper is to be fairly long, the reset of that paragraph should be on that argument, supported by examples gleaned from your reasearch (as every argument in the paper should be).

Now go on and discuss each argument on that side in its own paragraph. State the particluar argument in the topic sentence, and add the details from your research.

When you've said everything there is to say for the opposition, begin the next paragraph with another broad sentence like the first one of the second paragraph. It should include a word such as "however" or "nevertheless" to signal the reader that you're returning to your stated point of view. The second sentence of that paragraph should state the first argument in favor of that point of view, and the remainder of the paragraph should develop it with (you guessed it!) details and examples from your research.

Now do the same for every other argument that supports your position. It would also be a good idea to make sure that, along the way, you respond to each of the arguments you've discussed on the other side.

When you get to the end, stop and ruminate on what you've written. There are two things left to do, and it doesn't really matter which you do first as long a s you do them both and put the results in their proper places:

(1) Go back and look at the first sentence you wrote and put aside. Now that you've written the body of the paper, will that sentence do for a thesis, or does it seem to need some revision? Give it any final touches it needs and write a few sentences LEADING UP TO IT. You can begin with the first two sentences you have here: "Illegal Immigration is a big problem in the United States. The pros and cons of illegals is a never ending rollercoaster." (However, I'd revise that second sentence. For one thing, "is" should be "are," but a more active, concrete specific verb would be even better.) Put your thesis sentence at the end of the first paragraph, and there's your introduction.

(2) After reflecting on what you've written, write a few (like three or four) sentences that sum up what you've said and repeat your thesis in different words. And there's the conclusion! THE END.

If the assignment calls for a paper of only two or three pages, you can cut down the middle to fewer, less detailed paragraphs: one on the arguments against your thesis, one answering those arguments, and one on the arguments supporting your thesis that don't directly answer those on the other side. In this arrangement, one example for each argument should be ample.

I hope all this really addresses your concerns and doesn't go off to the side!

P. S. I didn't see your additions until after I had posted this. If you're not supposed to take a position, your thesis should simply state that the subject is a problem that has generated a great deal of controversy in the country, and the following paragraphs don't need those words like "admittedly" and "nevertheless." But you should still use an appropriate transtion (like "on the other hand") when you shift from pros to cons or vice versa. And it won't be so important to answer the arguments on the side you oppose. Otherwise, you can still apply my suggestions. Good luck!

Answer 2

You don't have a thesis statement. That is why you are lost. You need to take a position and then write about it. You have said all you have to say in one paragraph. Once you write a thesis statement (a subject and an opinion), then you can think of three reasons to support that thesis. Each one of those reasons or examples that support your thesis can then be expanded upon in the form of evidence to support those reasons - each reason, then will be a paragraph. Then, you only need a paragraph at the end for a conclusion.
No matter how you look at it, you need to find a basis for your research paper - which you have not - and that is why you are so lost so far.

Answer 3

Your introduction should introduce your topic-not go into specific details-save that for the rest of the paper.
Put your thesis in the intro as well, a broad one will work for the start. Refine the thesis after your paper is complete.
So there are many different schools of thought on the immigration topic. you should include several different viewpoints so your paper isn't one sided. Opposing viewpoints is usually a good database for this endeavor. Then you could also illustrate the immigration problem in other countries and their viewpoints in the matter.
With the databases, it is easier if you keep your search terms simple and filter through the hits yourself.Some databases you can filter your search so that it will only return items that are accessible to you now.
Good Luck.

Answer 4

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