Question
When planning your research paper, how can you determine whether your main points and sub points need more development?
by writing your ideas in paragraph form
by writing your conclusion
by documenting your sources in the works-cited list
by writing a clear thesis statement
by creating an outline
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To determine whether your main points and subpoints need more development in your research paper, the best approach is **by creating an outline**.
An outline helps you visualize the structure of your paper, making it easier to see if your main points are sufficiently developed and if your subpoints effectively support those main points. It allows you to assess the organization and flow of your ideas, ensuring that each section is appropriately detailed and supported by evidence.
While the other options mentioned (writing in paragraph form, writing a conclusion, documenting sources, and writing a thesis statement) are useful in different aspects of the writing process, creating an outline is particularly effective for evaluating the depth and completeness of your arguments.
An outline helps you visualize the structure of your paper, making it easier to see if your main points are sufficiently developed and if your subpoints effectively support those main points. It allows you to assess the organization and flow of your ideas, ensuring that each section is appropriately detailed and supported by evidence.
While the other options mentioned (writing in paragraph form, writing a conclusion, documenting sources, and writing a thesis statement) are useful in different aspects of the writing process, creating an outline is particularly effective for evaluating the depth and completeness of your arguments.