Essay Format

Hi Everyone,

I just want to reiterate (repeat and restate) how you're essay should be set up. These are how your paragraphs should be written and what they should contain:

1st Paragraph: This is your introductory paragraph. It should state the question that you are answering. What is your one reason that a stock price increases and one reason that it decreases. What stock did you choose? Is the stock a good investment? What research are you using to back up your conclusions? This is what must be included in the opening paragraph.

2nd Paragraph: Write in detail why the stock you chose could increase in price. Use the same reason you stated in your opening paragraph. You need to use sources and research from the internet or publications to support your reason.

3rd Paragraph: Write in detail why the stock you chose could decrease in price. Use the same reason you stated in your opening paragraph. You need to use sources and research from the internet or publications to support your reason.

4th Paragraph: Write about why the stock you chose would be a good investment for your portfolio. Base this on why you feel the stock could increase and decrease in price. Use the internet and publications to support your conclusions.

5th Paragraph: This is your concluding paragraph. It is where you restate the reasons you wrote about in the preceding paragraphs and then give your opinion on what may happen to the stock you chose. What do you think will happen to your stock a year from now? Will it go up or will it go down? Why or why not?

Tomorrow in class we will continue to work on our first draft and peer review it. Please bring your outlines and all necessary information.