Write an essay about Solar Eclipses
Determine the purpose of your paper – what is the primary reason for writing this type of essay?
Determine the audience you are writing for – what type of reader are you addressing? How familiar are they with your “thing”?
Develop the thesis of your paper – the thesis statement of your essay should be directly supported by the topics of your outline’s body paragraphs
If you haven’t already, decide which sources will be important to reference and engage with in your Research Essay.
Remember – the prompt asks you to use at least 2 scholarly secondary sources, and suggests you’ll likely need additional popular sources to support your essay’s points.
Be sure to familiarize yourself with your chosen sources before basing your writing on them. Use active reading strategies to deepen your understanding of your sources’ points.