Write a paper on the benefits of Herbal and Holistic SubstancesResearch Paper (LENGTH: 2000 words)
Select a topic from the textbook that you want to know more about. This can be a topic that
we’ve already discussed or something from the text that will be discussed at a later time. Be
sure that the topic is relevant to the textbook.
1. a specific psychotropic drug or topic from the text.
2. A complete history of the drug or topic and its uses
3. Common side effects and contraindications of the drug or topic
4. A case example demonstrating correct usage of the drug or topic
5. Your power point (see Part 2)
6. Complete bibliographic information (at least 2 sources)
7. APA writing style
The research will include articles of your choice but make sure that the sources are
credible. (Wikipedia is not a good option)
Decide on a topic. Make sure that you will be able to find books and articles about your
topic.
Find all the information you can about your topic – articles, websites, visuals, charts and
graphs.
Write your thesis statement. This is one sentence that gives the main point of the entire
paper. The topic should be clear and interesting.
There should be no errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or capitalization.
Organization is one of the most important elements of a research paper that is often
overlooked. An organized research paper is clear, focused, logical and effective.
o Although organization makes tasks easier to complete, there is not just one way
of organizing. For example, there are hundreds of ways to organize a kitchen.
The glasses can go in the cupboard to the right of the sink or to the left of it. The
silverware can be placed in any number of drawers. Pots and pans can be hung
on hooks over the island in the center of the kitchen or hidden in cupboard space
beneath the counter. It does not matter as much where these items are placed,
but that they are organized in a logical manner. Research papers, like kitchens,
can also be organized in different ways.
How to Organize:
Paragraphs
Readers need paragraph breaks in order to organize their reading. Writers need paragraph
breaks to organize their writing. A paragraph break indicates a change in focus, topic,
specificity, point of view, or rhetorical strategy. The paragraph should have one main idea; the
topic sentence expresses this idea. The paragraph should be organized either spatially,
chronologically, or logically. The movement may be from general to specific, specific to general,
or general to specific to general. All paragraphs must contain developed ideas: comparisons,examples, explanations, definitions, causes, effects, processes, or descriptions. There are
several concluding strategies which may be combined or used singly, depending on the
assignment’s length and purpose:
a summary of the main points
a hook and return to the introductory “attention-getter” to frame the essay
a web conclusion which relates the topic to a larger context of a greater significance
a proposal calling for action or further examination of the topic
a question which provokes the reader
a quote
a vivid image or compelling narrative 3
Put Paragraphs into Sections
You should be able to group your paragraphs so that they make a particular point or argument
that supports your thesis. If any paragraph, besides the introduction or conclusion, cannot fit into
any section, you may have to ask yourself whether it belongs in the essay.
Re-examine each Section
Assuming you have more than one paragraph under each section, try to distinguish between
them. Perhaps you have two arguments in favor of that can be distinguished from each other by
author, logic, ethical principles invoked, etc. Write down the distinctions — they will help you
formulate clear topic sentences.
Re-examine the Entire Argument
Which section do you want to appear first? Why? Which Second? Why? In what order should
the paragraphs appear in each section? Look for an order that makes the strongest possible
argument.
USE APA WRITING STYLE
PART 2: POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
Include the following in your PowerPoint:
1. 10-12 slides
2. Overview
3. Statistics
4. Visual pictures, images, infographics or video.
The powerpoint presentation should be a brief overview of your 2000 word research project.
Design this presentation as though you are going to present it to a class
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