new at this, need help on my intro. anyone willing to help me?

<p>so im a freshman at a college in florida. when it comes to research papers i find myself staring out at space. my research paper is on causes of global warming i think i have my introduction done and i think its alright, but im not sure. like i said i have no clue what im doing and just looking for help and support. </p>

<p>here is my thesis staement: today, the negative effects of global warming are mainly caused by man made actions.</p>

<p>here is my introduction: Global warming is a serious matter. There are many people around today, that have no
knowledge of what even causes global warming. To protect the health of the Earth, which
we take for granted, we must first understand what causes global warming. Today, the
negative effects of global warming are mainly caused by man made actions, including
pollution, electricity usage, and overpopulation.</p>

<p>i dont event hink it is long enough, i feel like crying please help. my email is <a href="mailto:sparky8589■■■■■■.com">sparky8589■■■■■■.com</a> i really truly appreciate any help.</p>