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11. A strong thesis statement

A strong thesis statement tells the reader the significance of the subject matter to the discussion.The reader will know what they are reading, and they will understand your statement to what you are saying.

M.L.A Introduction

10. An interesting hook that captures attention

For a research paper it is good that you need a really interesting hook that will catch someones eye and attention. Because one you start with a really interesting hook , the research paper will be even better, and you would want to keep reading it more and more , and see what other interesting thing you will read.

M.L.A Page One Mechanics

9. Double spaced- between Title and first line

For paragraphs it needs to be double-spaced between the title and the first line . To do that it will show you different lines you would want at the top to format it. For the double space it's good so that you can have room at type and for the sentences to have their own space.

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8. Title not in caps, underlined, or quoted

When doing the title it should not be in caps, underlined, or quoted because in a formal essay it will not look formal if its in caps or underlined. So that is why you have to have the title normal and not add anything, as long as its in the center it's good because the important part is that you need to see it.

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7. Title Centered

The title should be centered so you could see the title better and so that when you read a paper such as in essay you can see the title perfectly because it is in the center and you have to be looking where the title is.