Researching Organic Foods.

• 1). 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.
  
  
• 2). 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.
  
  
• 3). 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

• 1). Separate your paper into sections: Introduction, body and conclusion.
  
  
• 2). Write an introductory paragraph summarizing the focus and purpose of the argument. Make sure to include a thesis statement that explains your argument.
  
  
• 3). 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.
  
  
• 4). 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.
  
  
• 5). Wrap up your thoughts and ideas from the whole paper in your conclusion. Provide three main ideas that best summarize your argument.