Review the Final Research Paper instructions located in the Final Research Paper link in your online course or under the 'Components of Course Evaluation section of this guide. The Final Research Paper is due in Week Five. To help with the preparation of the paper, complete the given and submit it to your instructor for feedback.

Topic: Refer to the Final Research Paper guidelines for your topic selection. Confirm your topic, and recognize how this selection associates to your academic and professional pursuits. Review the feedback from your topic selection presented in the Week One discussion. How did your argument stand up to the examination of your peers?

Thesis: prepare a direct and concise thesis statement, which will become the point or view-point you will argue or prove in the Final Research Paper. Refer to the Ashford Online Writing Center for information on how to develop a solid thesis statement. Annotated Bibliography: To help prepare for your final paper, you will be writing an annotated bibliography to point out the quality of the sources you have read. Please make sure to cite each source by using APA style. After each citation, prepare a short paragraph (around 150 words) summarizing the source and examining how it will support you in defending your argument.