Steps to an analytical Steps to an analytical paper…paper…

* Create a cover page with your * Create a cover page with your name, class period, date and name, class period, date and

title of the document.title of the document.

““The First Painters”The First Painters”

Murph the SerfMurph the Serf55thth Period PeriodDue date: Aug. 18Due date: Aug. 18thth

* Type the paper (Use * Type the paper (Use 12 point 12 point Times New Roman FontTimes New Roman Font) Do ) Do

not use bold type!not use bold type!

The first painters ….The first painters ….The first painters …The first painters …The first painters…The first painters…

The first painters…The first painters…

* Double-space (no character * Double-space (no character spacing, no extra spacing at the spacing, no extra spacing at the top or bottom of your papers, no top or bottom of your papers, no

extra spacing between extra spacing between paragraphs)paragraphs)

How to “fix” a common spacing How to “fix” a common spacing errorerror

Many times you will have an extra space Many times you will have an extra space between paragraphs. The easiest way to between paragraphs. The easiest way to correct this problem is to write the entire paper correct this problem is to write the entire paper in single space and then highlight the text and in single space and then highlight the text and double space at the end. The other way to double space at the end. The other way to correct the problem is to go to the paragraph correct the problem is to go to the paragraph line spacing options from your home tab and line spacing options from your home tab and select “remove space before or after select “remove space before or after paragraph”….this will eliminate the spacing paragraph”….this will eliminate the spacing error.error.

* Use 1” margins on the sides, * Use 1” margins on the sides, top and bottom.top and bottom.

This is an example of using 1” This is an example of using 1” margins in your papers. Go to the Filemargins in your papers. Go to the Filemenu and select “Page Set-Up”. Thenmenu and select “Page Set-Up”. Thenchange the settings to 1.00 on top/change the settings to 1.00 on top/bottom/ left and right indent. Always bottom/ left and right indent. Always indent 5 spaces when you begin a indent 5 spaces when you begin a paragraph.paragraph.

Always write usingAlways write using

33rdrd person….do not use I or person….do not use I or you and limited use of you and limited use of personal pronouns (he, she, personal pronouns (he, she, it)…it)…

* Write the first paragraph or thesis * Write the first paragraph or thesis statement. In your own words, write statement. In your own words, write approximately 100 words about the approximately 100 words about the basis of the paper…like the DBQ & basis of the paper…like the DBQ & other formal papers do not begin with other formal papers do not begin with “This paper is about…”“This paper is about…”Introduce the author and title of the Introduce the author and title of the book that you are getting the book that you are getting the information from in the 1information from in the 1stst paragraph. paragraph.

* Write the second paragraph. * Write the second paragraph. What is the basis of George What is the basis of George Washington’s Presidency. Washington’s Presidency.

Using approximately 100 words Using approximately 100 words what does your textbook & what does your textbook &

summer reading material have summer reading material have to say about the subject matter to say about the subject matter or time period (Washington). or time period (Washington).

* Write the third paragraph. * Write the third paragraph. What is the basis of John What is the basis of John

Adams’ Presidency. Using Adams’ Presidency. Using approximately 100 words what approximately 100 words what does your textbook & summer does your textbook & summer reading material have to say reading material have to say

about the subject matter or time about the subject matter or time period (Adams). period (Adams).

* Write the fourth paragraph. * Write the fourth paragraph. What is the basis of Thomas What is the basis of Thomas

Jefferson’s Presidency. Using Jefferson’s Presidency. Using approximately 100 words what approximately 100 words what does your textbook & summer does your textbook & summer reading material have to say reading material have to say

about the subject matter or time about the subject matter or time period (Jefferson). period (Jefferson).

* Write the fifth paragraph. * Write the fifth paragraph. This is your comparison This is your comparison paragraph. Again using paragraph. Again using

approximately 150-200 words approximately 150-200 words compare and contrast the first 3 compare and contrast the first 3

Presidencies.Presidencies.

Write your sixth paragraph…this Write your sixth paragraph…this is your conclusion paragraph. In is your conclusion paragraph. In this paragraph you will express this paragraph you will express your opinion on the subject matter your opinion on the subject matter or any other related topic. or any other related topic. Remember, keep it in 3Remember, keep it in 3rdrd person person

* Proof read and spell check for any * Proof read and spell check for any mistakes. Watch your use of weak mistakes. Watch your use of weak

words including…says, a lot, very, got, words including…says, a lot, very, got, get, there is, there are, there were, get, there is, there are, there were,

really, good, bad, quite, things, never, really, good, bad, quite, things, never, forever talks about, speaks of, tells of, forever talks about, speaks of, tells of,

about, this paper discusses…about, this paper discusses…remember that a paper cannot talk!remember that a paper cannot talk!

Do not refer to historical figures or authors Do not refer to historical figures or authors by their first names….you are not on a first by their first names….you are not on a first name basis with George Washington…name basis with George Washington…

Action words to use…Action words to use…

The author (not the paper)The author (not the paper)contends, asserts, illustrates the point, contends, asserts, illustrates the point, examines, infers, states, concludes etc…examines, infers, states, concludes etc…

Due…Due…

Thursday, September 20Thursday, September 20thth ……