Body of Research Paper

Topic: Teen Pregnacy

Follow the
directions below for the completion of the body paragraphs draft Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to continue drafting your academic
argumentative research paper.

Description: In this assignment, you will write
three to four body paragraphs. The following requirements must be included in
the assignment:

• Body Paragraphs: You will construct three to four
  paragraphs comprised of five to seven sentences each. Each paragraph should be
  between 150-200 words. At a minimum, this portion of the paper should be around 450-600 words (for three paragraphs); a
  body section of this length will meet the minimum requirements of the
  assignment. The following components must be included in each body paragraph
  (in the following order).

• Sentence 1: Point/reason sentence: This topic sentence will contain
  one of your reasons.

• Sentence 2: Explanation: In this sentence, you provide a
  sentence that further develops or explains Sentence 1.

• Sentence 3: Illustration: This sentence introduces evidence
  that supports the reason that is presented in Sentence 1.

• Sentence 4: Explanation of the
  illustration:
  Because the evidence does not necessarily stand on its own, you need to provide
  explanation so that the reader will understand how you interpreted the evidence
  to come to your reason.

• Sentences 5-6: Second illustration
  and explanation (optional):
  You may choose to include a second piece of evidence that is then followed by
  an explanation.

• Last Sentence: Transition: In this sentence, you will signal
  to the reader that you will be moving on to another point in the next
  paragraph. You do this to ease the movement from one point to another.

  Provide a minimum of 5 sources that are cited in APA
  style on your reference page