Research Report Instructions Prompt: Write a research report about a U. S. state. Requirements: Your research report should have the following: • A title • An introduction that has a hook and states the topic and main idea • Three organized body paragraphs that use facts, details, and definitions to develop the topic • A conclusion that includes a summary of the report’s facts and details and restates the main idea in different words than the introduction • Transitions that connect ideas • A list of the research sources where you found the information for your report. You must use at least one print source (such as a book or magazine) and one online source. Books that you read in the digital library or on an e-reader count as print sources. • Correct grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spellingAudience: Your teacher, peers, and Learning Coach Purpose: Inform readers about a U. S. state.
Length: 300–450 words long, approximately 5–7 handwritten drafting
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