This document provides an outline for a research paper, including an introduction with facts and a thesis statement, a conclusion restating the main ideas and thesis, and three body paragraphs each with a topic sentence, three supporting details with citations, and a conclusion. The purpose is to organize the key elements of an academic essay.

1. Research Paper Graphic Organizer
Introduction
3-4 general facts about topic:
Thesis Statement :
Conclusion
Restate 3-4 main ideas of essay:
Restate thesis statement:
Body Paragraph 1
Topic Sentence:
Supporting Detail 1 (with citation):
Supporting Detail 2 (with citation):
Supporting Detail 3 (with citation):
Conclusion/Transition:
Body Paragraph 2
Topic Sentence:
Supporting Detail 1 (with citation):
Supporting Detail 2 (with citation):
Supporting Detail 3 (with citation):
Conclusion/Transition:
Body Paragraph 3
Topic Sentence:
Supporting Detail 1 (with citation):
Supporting Detail 2 (with citation):
Supporting Detail 3 (with citation):
Conclusion/Transition: