Need help in starting off my first paragraph in my research paper of ancient roman women?
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I like to start papers with a short anecdote, a fact, or a relevant quote to grab the reader's attention.
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It sounds like you are asking for a full research paper. That is a lot more that what can be posted in an answer here.\n\nAre you having a hard time finding research material? You may want to ask the librarian at your library. They are supposed to be skilled in helping you find materials for research projects.
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Easy as 1, 2 and 3\n1.  Decide what you are going to tell them...and start by writing one sentence about...what you are going to say.\n\n2.  Tell them - start this part by stating what it is you are saying about this piece of history (or any subject).\n\n3.  Summary - start this by stating in one sentence about what you told us...about that piece of history.\n\nNow go back and write 2 more sentences for 1, 2, and 3, and do this until you have the proper number of paragraphs or pages for your report.
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It would take many many pages to fully describe how but below are some ideas:\n\noutline the logical steps to writing a good research paper. To achieve supreme excellence or perfection in anything you do, you need more than just the knowledge. Like the Olympic athlete aiming for the gold medal, you must have a positive attitude and the belief that you have the ability to achieve it. That is the real start to writing an A+ research paper.\n\nCONTENTS:\nSTEP 1. CHOOSE A TOPIC\nSTEP 2. FIND INFORMATION\nSTEP 3. STATE YOUR THESIS\nSTEP 4. MAKE A TENTATIVE OUTLINE\nSTEP 5. ORGANIZE YOUR NOTES\nSTEP 6. WRITE YOUR FIRST DRAFT\nSTEP 7. REVISE YOUR OUTLINE AND DRAFT\n              Checklist One   Checklist Two\nSTEP 8. TYPE FINAL PAPER\n\n\nSTEP 1. CHOOSE A TOPIC\nChoose a topic which interests and challenges you. Your attitude towards the topic may well determine the amount of effort and enthusiasm you put into your research.\n\nFocus on a limited aspect, e.g. narrow it down from "Religion" to "World Religion" to "Buddhism". Obtain teacher approval for your topic before embarking on a full-scale research. If you are uncertain as to what is expected of you in completing the assignment or project, re-read your assignment sheet carefully or ASK your teacher.\n\nSelect a subject you can manage. Avoid subjects that are too technical, learned, or specialized. Avoid topics that have only a very narrow range of source materials.\n\nSTEP 2. FIND INFORMATION\nSurf the Net.\n\nFor general or background information, check out useful URLs, general information online, almanacs or encyclopedias online such as Britannica, or Encarta, etc. Use Search Engines and other search tools as a starting point.\n\nPay attention to domain name extensions, e.g., .edu (educational institution), .gov (government), or .org (non-profit organization). These sites represent institutions and tend to be more reliable, but be watchful of possible political bias in some government sites. Be selective of .com (commercial) sites. Many .com sites are excellent; however, a large number of them contain advertisements for products and nothing else. Be wary of the millions of personal home pages on the Net. The quality of these personal homepages vary greatly. Learning how to evaluate Web sites critically and to search effectively on the Internet can help you eliminate irrelevant sites and waste less of your time.\n\nThe recent arrival of a variety of domain name extensions such as .biz (commercial businesses), .pro, .info (info on products / organizations), .name, .ws (WebSite), .cc (Cocos Island) or .sh (St. Helena) or .tv (Tuvalu) may create some confusion as you would not be able to tell whether a .cc or .sh or .tv site is in reality a .com, a .edu, a .gov, a .net, or a .org site. Many of the new extensions have no registration restrictions and are available to anyone who wishes to register a distinct domain name that has not already been taken. For instance, if Books.com is unavailable, you can register as Books.ws or Books.info via a service agent such as Register.com.\n\nTo find books in the Library use the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog).\n\nCheck out other print materials available in the Library:\n\n    • Almanacs, Atlases, AV Catalogs\n    • Encyclopedias and Dictionaries\n    • Government Publications, Guides, Reports\n    • Magazines, Newspapers\n    • Vertical Files\n    • Yellow Pages, Zip or Postal Code and Telephone Directories\n\nCheck out online resources, Web based information services, or special resource materials on CDs:\n\n    • Online reference materials (including databases, e.g. SIRS, ProQuest, eLibrary, etc.)\n    • Wall Street Executive Library\n    • Index to Periodicals and Newspapers (e.g. MagPortal.com, OnlineNewspapers.com, etc.)\n    • Answers.com - an online dictionary and encyclopedia all-in-one resource that you can install\n      on your computer free of charge and find One-Click Answers
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try this website:\nhttp://www.classzone.com/books/ms_wh_ancient/index.cfm\nyou can try the search engine on the right.
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It depends on if you have MLA or APA format, I am a terrible writer to but, I found that if you need at least 5 sentences summarizing your topic in the intro paragraph, make sure your thesis statement is at the end of the intro. Then for you body paragraphs, state your topic in the first sentence, then a subtopic supporting the topic, then give two examples...if you have two subtopics for each paragragh you should have about 8 sentences, do this for each body paragraph, then for the conclusion, summarize what your body paragraphs are about and restate your thesis statement. Quotes are good, just make sure they relate to the subject. If you use quotes-which really do help- make sure you cite them...the author, year of publication, and paragraph or page number.  Watch for split commas and run-ons. Oh and on the quotes try not to have to many full quotes, Try paraphrasing or partial quotes, otherwise the essay will just be quotes and not your own words, Make sure you stick to the assignment to, Argumentive-Argumentive, Explainatory-Explainatory, and I don't know know if you have the handbook for MLA and APA Standard Formatting but it really helps also! hope it Helps!
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What is the actual structure of an essay?\nHere is what the classic Five Paragraph Essay looks like:\n\nParagraph One: The Introduction\n\nIn this section you want to start with a hook: a sentence that will grab your reader's attention and get that reader interested in reading therest of the piece. You will want to give a little information about the points that you will be discussing. An introduction is a guide for the reader: a summary of what the rest of the piece is about. At the end of the first paragraph, you whould have a thesis statement that summarizes the main point that you will make. If you are writing apaper on literature, you will want to include the title, the author and the genre. You also might want to mention your three main points within your thesis. Finally, you might want to consider writing the opening paragraph after you have written the rest of the piece. Why? Because you know what is in the body of the essay and you will be better able to write a good thesis statement at that point. . \n\nParagraph Two: The First Topic \n\nEach body paragraph must begin with a topic sentence. A topic sentence will quickly summarize the content of the body paragraph while also link that body paragraph back to the thesis. Within this body paragrah, you will discuss the evidence you have to support your ideas. Maks sure you correctly cite your sources! Also, be sure to present your information in a logical order. \n\nParagraph Three: The Second Topic \n\nSame as Paragraph Two. Choose one of the topics that you mentioned and write about it. Be sure to cite sources to show that you have been doing research. \n\nParagraph Four: The Third Topic \n\nSame as Paragraphs Two and Three. Choose one of the topics that you mentioned and write about it. Be sure to cite sources to show that you have been doing research. \n\nParagraph Five: The Closing \n\nA conclusion can be just as important as the introduction. Always keep in mind that you are trying to convince your reader of something, and the best way to bring your reader around to your way of thinking is to give the impression that you totally understand this topic and you know what you are talking about. Let your reader know that you are now an expert on this topic. If you can, use the same "language" as in your first "grabbing" sentence so that the first paragraph and this one seem to "frame" your ideas and make them hold together.\n\nWhen you are writing, remember that you should have smooth transition sentences between your paragraphs that help one idea flow into another and thus make the paper easier to read. Don't know how to make a transition sentence? Check with your English teacher for advice.
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Writer: Paul\n\nPlace Written: Rome\n\nWriting Completed: c. 61 C.E.
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Five paragraphs are easy - 1st is intro, 2nd is your first reason, 3rd is your 2nd reason, 4th is your 3rd reason and the 5th is your conclusion.\n  In the Intro you want to lay out the issue - give "both" sides and then, without using "I" or any other reference to 1st person, explain that the side you are writing about is the "only logical conclusion" (or your words) based on the three reasons below.  Each body paragraph is a reason, which you tie back to the crux question.  You want to give the reason and explain how/why it's an important one.  In the conclusion try to avoid simply re-stating what you've said above - but refer to your arguments.\n       You didn't say if there was to be research involved or if you were to use quotations from texts... I'd still use the same essential format as above, but I would suggest a few modifications.\n     Just so you know, I've been teaching for 7 years.  I completed a couple graduate degrees and always did well on papers, i.e., I'm not talking out of my a**.  Good luck!
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Honestly, there is no real set number of paragraphs that make a research paper. If you are doing a research paper, then your primary concern is making sure you thoroughly research your topic. Furthermore, you should have a thesis statement or an overall main purpose to a research paper. Throwing facts down on a given topic will not get you anywhere. The best solution to your question is to write the paper until you feel you have reached your purpose. If you would like more information and detail of how to write a good research paper, feel free to email me. This is my specialty and I would have no problem aiding you in what you need help with. Good luck.
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look into this website...its guides u thur every major section of writing a thesis and makes the mammoth task a whole lot easier...its helping me alot DO HAVEE A LOOK ITS GREAT! :) BEST OF LUCK!\n\nhttp://www.languages.ait.ac.th/EL21OPEN.HTM
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A summary should be short (a paragraph) and in your own words.  It presents main ideas with short explanation and few examples.\n\nFirst, read the text carefully, identify the main idea and purpose, and take notes on main points you plan to present which support this main idea.\n\nSecond, write a sentence which identifies the author and text and the main idea or purpose of the article or essay.  It will be the topic sentence of your summary paragraph.\n\nThird, present two or three explanations and examples which support the main ideas you gleaned earlier.\n\nLast, evaluate the text.  Was the author successful at convincing you, the reader, of his/her points or claims?  Give two or three reasons why or why not.\n\nThere are a lot of websites which have step-by-step instructions or good ideas about how to write them, if you do a search of "How do I write a summary?" you will have a glut of answers.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire\n\nhttp://www.vanderbilt.edu/AnS/Classics/roman_provinces/
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Your first paragraph should grab the reader's attention.  It should be interested and contain information about the subject to follow.  This is referred to as a "thesis."\nThis info is more for essays.\n\n"Motifs" are a great idea too.  Okay, for example, last night I was watching the Patriot, the introduction to the movie was Mel Gibson thinking about how his sin's would come back to haunt him.  After his son dies he makes reference to this again.  It has a very powerful effect.  Take note that motif's are used in literary works too.\nI would say that this is for a book.
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The first thing you have to do is to make an outline, then start writing on each point, adding support sentences to your topic.\nAny essay begins with an introductory paragraph, at least two body paragraphs and a conclusion. Another thing if you does not have enough information about the topic do some research could be in interesting for this topic it would be int resting to know the point of view of a few people different ages I suggest
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For any paper, here's a few good fool-proof tips. \n\nFirst of all, no whether you enjoy outlines or not, make one, and  you can't fail. Just think about what "social" or "cultural" effects your family, culture, or even home town have on you, and seperate those effects into what will later be as many body paragraphs as you want. \n\nSecond, somewhere in your introduction you need a sentence that states your number one main point in the whole paper. This should include a "what" and a "why". For example: My mother taught me to be an independent latina by raising me alone in a strange city when she moved to Chicago from Spain.\n\nNext, each paragraph has a topic sentence, which includes one of the "effects", and this topic sentence should relate to or prove the main sentence in the introduction paragraph. \n\nAdditionally, any following sentence should relate to your topic sentence, and should go in the order of fact, and then afterthought. \n\nIn the conclusion, keep it light and simple, and just quickly wrap things up. \n\nOfcourse we've all learned these things in elementary school, but when you lay it out like this in a formulaic type of way, it all just sort of seems to flow. Take it easy, and stay on topic. And more importantly, whatever class this paper is for, include as many vocab words relating to it as possible. \n\nThis formula on its own can get you a B. With a little hard work, you got your self an A. Good Luck!!
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It will help to organize your essay and ensure you answer all parts of the question if you divide your paragraphs like the question.  You could have a paragraph about Mulan and Chinese History (writing about the Huns, emperors, methods of fighting, etc.), Mulan and Chinese Beliefs (beliefs about their ancestors, family roles, etc.), and Mulan and Chinese Culture (the tea with dinner, the house of the ancestors, the statues in the garden, the way Mulan is expected to act, etc.).  Because many of the categories overlap (ie. History/Culture and Culture/Beliefs) it will be easier to connect the ideas of your paragraphs.  Good Luck and I hope that helps!