Elements of a Research Project

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Introduction

The introduction is an overview of the research project. It should contain the thesis statement and any background information and historical context that your audience needs to know in order to understand the importance of your topic.

For my project, background information about slavery in the United States will help me explain why Harriet Tubman’s work as an abolitionist was so important.

Body

The body is where you explain and develop the main idea of your project, pointing to evidence from your research. I am making the claim that Harriet Tubman inspired other abolitionists so the body of my project is where I will provide specific examples.

Conclusion

Finally, you end the project with the conclusion. The conclusion summarizes the evidence presented in the body and circles back to the thesis statement in the introduction.