Research Paper
Conclusion and Abstract Due:

Follow the directions below for the completion of the conclusion and abstract assignment for the finale of the research paper.

Purpose
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The purpose of this assignment is to complete your academic argumentative research paper.

Description
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In this assignment, you will first write your conclusion; then, you will write your abstract.
The following components are requirements of the assignment:

Conclusion (150-200 words)
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Revisit the controversy.
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Emphasize the seriousness of the controversy.
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Answer the “So what?” question.
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Suggest a general solution (optional).
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Call for awareness/action.
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Leave the reader with a final thought.

Abstract (200 words or less):
For this assignment, you may NOT exceed 200 words.
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Restatement of the controversy (one to two sentences)
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Your thesis (one sentence)
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Reasons (three to four sentences)
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Conclusion sentence (one sentence only)

Add the conclusion and abstract to the rest of your paper so that you are turning in a complete research paper.
The paper should include all of the following components (in order):
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Title page
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Literature review
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Body paragraphs
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Conclusion
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References page