Water is beneficial to human beings Literature Research Paper

Outline for Synthesis Paper

Introduction (Week 8)

Hook: Why people need to drink water?

Thesis Statement (argument + roadmap in one sentence):

Water is essential for human beings to survive. And also, it reduces anxiety, controls calories, improves memories.

Sub-Topic/Argument 1: People cannot survive without water, and it maintains people’s body function.

-points you want to mention People depend on water to survive because 60% percent of people’s bodies are composed of water. Bodies cannot function without water.

-sources you plan on using (quote or paraphrase) “The functions of these bodily fluids include digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, and maintenance of body temperature.”

-transition to the next sub-topic/argument: how do they relate?

Water is not only the basic need for human beings because it also can shape people’s bodies.

Sub-Topic/Argument 2: Water benefits people from controlling calories.

-points you want to mention: Food with more water are bigger, so people’s stomachs need more time and energy to digest.

-sources you plan on using (quote or paraphrase)” Food with high water content tends to look larger, its higher volume requires more chewing, and it is absorbed more slowly by the body, which helps you feel full.”

-transition to the next sub-topic/argument: how do they relate?

Water not only helps people physically, but also help people mentally.

Sub-Topic/Argument 3: Water keeps people concentrated and has a better memory.

-points you want to mention: When people are dehydrated, they cannot focus because their brains are lack of water. In addition, both the short-term memory and long-term memory will be affected by not concentrating.

-sources you plan on using (quote or paraphrase) “Years of research have found that when we're parched, we have more difficulty keeping our attention focused. Dehydration can impair short-term memory function and the recall of long-term memory. The ability to perform mental arithmetic, like calculating whether or not you'll be late for work if you hit snooze for another 15 minutes, is compromised when your fluids are low.”

-transition to the next sub-topic/argument: how do they relate?

Sub-Topic/Argument 4:

-points you want to mention

-sources you plan on using (quote or paraphrase)

-transition to the next sub-topic/argument: how do they relate?

Conclusion (Week 8)

Everyone should feel lucky because he or she is able to drink as much water as he or she wants. In some rural areas, both children and adults do not have purified water as a basic living standard. Water is beneficial and harmless to bodies because it maintains body functions, reduces calories and helps concentrated.