s my outline for my research paper is this

* abstract

* introduction: includes the research question, general overview of your paper

*scientific and historical perspective of your topic

* two or three differing opinions relating to the topic

*conclusion giving your opinion

Good start.

ok i'll keep you updated on my research then

so my topic is cloning ethical

that doesn't necessarily mean it has to be humans right it could also be cloning of animals, etc

so for my abstract should i do it about human or overall?

overall

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abstract_(summary)

how long does it have to be?

As the old saying goes -- it's like a woman's skirt -- long enough to cover the subject and short enough to be interesting.

OK so i my research project is

"you will write a persuasive essay on a current and controversial event is science. the topic should inform us and then present your viewpoint on the topic
- one of the paragraphs should be a rebuttal to a counterargument(you are stating what is wrong with the other's viewpoint and why yours is better) you must research what the opposing sides argument and explain why your argument is the more logical side.

so with-this is my outline OK?

and this is my abstract


The ethics of cloning especially humans have become a great issues for some time. While most agree that cloning could be beneficial like for medical purposes many feel that genetic diversity and its benefits are weakened with the replicating process in cloning. This research examines the pros and the cons of cloning, the ethical sides to it, and an overview of what cloning is.