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This document will walk you through the essay step-by-step---It is similiar to the Part 2 on the Common Core Exam:
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Here is the research paper assignment:

Directions:
Closely read at least 5 or 6 of the provided texts (links provided on the left under "Quarter 3 Research Paper Texts". Write a source-based argument on the topic below.

Topic: What have successful countries done to get ahead or what can developing/struggling countries do to improve? (For example, education/literacy, technology, health care/immunity, etc.)

Your task: After reading the research paper texts provided. Then, using evidence from at least 4 of the tests, write a well-developed argument regarding what successful countries have done to get ahead or what developing/struggling countries can can do to get ahead. Clearly establish your claim, distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims, and use specific relevant and sufficent evidence from at least 4 of the sources to develop your argument. Do not simply summarize each text.

Guidelines:

• Establish your claim regarding what successful countries have done to get ahead or can do to improve.
• Distinguish your claim from alternate or oppposing clams
• Use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence froma t least 4 of the texts to develop your argument
• Identify each source that you reference by title/author
• Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner (USE THE OUTLINE SHEET PROVIDED FOR HELP)
• Maintain a formal style of writing
• Follow the conventions of standard written English