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PLANNING AND RE S EARCH

Bibliography Put the author’s The book title should be Find the publisher and the
last name first. in italics or underlined. publication date on one of
When doing research, it’s the first few pages of the book.

essential to keep a running list
of sources to create a document Roberts, Alice. The Complete Human Body Book. New York: DK Publishing, 2010.
called a bibliography. This
should include all books,
magazines, websites, and John Hobbs, Doctor, interviewed on 3/3/2013.
television programs used
for the project. Each source http://www.who.int/dietphysicalactivity/childhood/en/
should go on a single line,
with periods or commas Include the full Include the details
between details, and a addresses of of any people
period at the end. any websites. who were
interviewed.

The plan
Introduction
The next stage is to organize the
ideas and research into a clear Background information. How young people today get less
structure using paragraphs. A piece exercise than ever. This is linked to bad health and
of writing needs to start with an delinquency. Include shocking statistics.
introduction that states what the
work is about. Each new idea forms
a new paragraph. Finally, a conclusion 1.It’s easy to change
sums everything up. Paragraphs need Exercise like running, starting a soccer team, and walking is
to follow a clear progression: for cheap and doesn’t require equipment. It doesn’t take up much
example, in order of importance or
chronology (date order). time—give figures.
2.Health benefits
A plan should include the Exercise makes you happier, helps you lose weight, improves
main points that will be
made in each paragraph. fitness levels. Include some statistics.

It isn’t necessary to use full 3.Social benefits
sentences in a plan, but always
use complete sentences when Team sports are sociable—young people will mix with others
writing the final piece.
and make more friends. Keeps young people out of trouble.
It’s useful to give each Encourages healthy competitive and team spirit.
paragraph a color and
go back to the notes and
color each note according 4.Long-term benefits
to which paragraph it
relates to. This will make A generation with fewer health problems. More
it easier to find the right success in professional sports.
notes during writing.
Conclusion
How the worrying situation discussed in the introduction
could change. Vision for the future. Quote from
▷ Going according to plan
Using a plan will keep a piece of Olympic champion.
writing focused. However, it’s
common to add, take out, or
move ideas around during writing.