How to Write a Research Paper About Organic Food

Organic foods are becoming more important in today's society as people become more and more health conscious. Knowing what we put into our bodies and knowing where our food comes from is the first step to becoming more healthy individuals. Buying organic foods is important because they are foods processed, packaged and grown without using chemicals. In order to write a successful and informative research paper about organic foods, the first step requires basic knowledge about where your food comes from.

Instructions

Researching Organic Foods.

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  Find a topic that you would like to argue. For example, you could argue why organic foods are healthier for you, the environment and for the farmers.

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  Find credible resources at the library or on the Internet. Databases of scholarly journals are one of the best places to find reliable resources. Often, these databases require a paid subscription for access. Check with your school library to see if you have access to databases through your library's website.

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  Research the topic of interest. Make sure to take detailed and organized notes. Keep quoted material separate from your summarized material in order to avoid plagiarism.

Writing About Organic Foods

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  Separate your paper into sections: Introduction, body and conclusion.

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  Write an introductory paragraph summarizing the focus and purpose of the argument. Make sure to include a thesis statement that explains your argument.

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  Support your thesis in the body of your paper. For example, define organic foods, where they come from, and how they are different from typical products.

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  Provide sustainable evidence from credible sources to introduce your argument. For example, why are organic products more beneficial? Answer with a direct quote from a source and then elaborate with your thoughts and interpretation of your research.

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  Wrap up your thoughts and ideas from the whole paper in your conclusion. Provide three main ideas that best summarize your argument.