Discrimination Definition Research Paper

A definition essay… * Defines a word, term, or concept in depth, through research on what a specific subject means. *You will define discrimination in your essay using research and how discrimination deals with your subject.

Discrimination: treatment or consideration of, or making a distinction in favor or against, a person or thing based on the group, class, or category to which that person, or thing belongs rather than on individual merit.(dictionary.com)

Types of Discrimination Racial Gender Sexuality Disability Religious Etc.

Paper Requirements 2-3 pages You must have at least 5 sources - At least one must be a book - At least one must be a database (No websites may be used) MLA Format Works Cited page

Research When taking notes from sources you must 1. Summarize 2. Paraphrase 3. Quote *DO NOT PLAGIARIZE * When taking notes you may not write word for word what it says in your source unless you are using it as a quotation.

When Quoting… Put quotations around the text you are using. Put the author’s name and page number after the quote. “All of second block got A’s on their test and received a pizza party”(Weiss, 23).

Introduction First Paragraph Attention Getter or Hook - Anecdote - Something that - Question gets the audiences attention.

Introduction Thesis statement… - Your thesis statement is what you will be proving in the body of your paper. - Must define discrimination as it has to do with your topic/subject. - Your own definition of discrimination. - Should have three parts

Body 3 paragraphs Proves your thesis The bulk of the paper.

Conclusion Summation of your paper Repeat your thesis Wrap up the attention getter in your introduction

Process Choosing a Topic Research/Note Taking Outline Rough Draft Peer Editing Revising Final Draft

Remember… Do not plagiarize Do not use “I” or “you” in your paper. Do not use contractions. Check for proper grammar and spelling