Assignment

1. Why is it so important for a research paper to have a strong conclusion? What should be avoided when writing a conclusion?

2. Compose an introduction to your research paper that includes a solid thesis statement.

3. From the sources you have been exploring so far in preparation for writing your research paper, which direction will your paper be heading towards: exploration or argument? Explain how you arrived at this choice. As a result of this choice, will your paper be organized using a delayed thesis structure or a question-claim structure? Explain how you arrived at this choice.

4. Compose two body paragraphs for your research paper that tie back to your thesis statement. Integrate at least one quote or paraphrase from a source you have found so far.

5. Reference List Create a tentative reference list of sources you have found so far. Be sure to avoid unreliable sources, such as Wikipedia. Be sure to use correct APA format for all sources.