Working Thesis Statement Or Questions For Further Research

Working Thesis Statement Or Questions For Further Research And Prelimi

Working thesis statement or questions for further research and preliminary, annotated bibliography for final paper, Use Chicago Manual of Style citation method. (2 page first draft) Assignment 4 is to get you going on your Final Paper--check the downloadable Syllabus for some additional information about this assignment, which appears in the "Final Paper Broad Topic" paragraph on page 2. If, based on some identified and annotated sources, you are ready to present a formal thesis statement (or even just a hypothesis) please do. If you are still exploring a topic from those sources, your can present questions for future study instead of a thesis. Be thoughtful and thorough and you should be fine.

I will still use the Writing Assignment Rubric to grade. Length guideline is around 2 pages, but it may even be one page, depending on how many sources you have had a chance to review thus far. Since a minimum of 5 are required for the final paper, I am looking for 2-3 annotated sources for Writing Assignment 4.

Paper For Above instruction

The assignment aims to develop a working thesis statement or research questions for further investigation, accompanied by an annotated bibliography, to serve as a foundation for the final paper. The focus is on synthesizing your current research and sources to formulate a clear thesis or set of research questions. This process involves critical evaluation of your sources and deciding whether your research has led to a definitive argument or remains exploratory with questions for future study.

Begin by reviewing your sources carefully. If your research has enabled you to craft a concise and specific thesis statement or hypothesis, present it clearly in your draft. This statement should encapsulate your primary argument or research focus, guiding your upcoming work. Alternatively, if your investigation is still in progress and a definitive thesis isn't yet possible, formulate targeted questions that highlight the areas needing further exploration. These questions should reflect gaps identified through your initial research and serve to direct future inquiry.

Additionally, include an annotated bibliography of at least three sources. Each annotation should summarize the source's main arguments, assess its relevance and credibility, and discuss how it contributes to your understanding or development of your research topic. Use the Chicago Manual of Style for citations, ensuring all references are properly formatted. The draft should be approximately two pages long, but length may vary depending on the number of sources reviewed so far. At minimum, include five sources for the overall final paper, with 2-3 annotated entries in the current draft.

This preliminary assignment is a critical step toward developing a focused, well-supported final paper. Be thorough, thoughtful, and reflective of your ongoing research process to ensure a strong foundation for your final submission.

References

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  • Authorlastname, Firstname. Year. "Title of Article." Journal Name, Volume(Issue): page numbers.
  • Authorlastname, Firstname. Year. "Title of Webpage." Website Name. URL.
  • Authorlastname, Firstname. Year. Title of Report. Institution or Publisher.
  • Authorlastname, Firstname. Year. "Title of Article," in Book Title, edited by Editorlastname, Firstname, page range. Publisher.

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