In this assignment, you develop your thesis and research questions using the topic you selected in Week . This assignment will help to form the basis for the research you are conducting for your Persuasive Essay, due in Week 4.
This assignment must be completed prior to the Organizing the Persuasive Essay assignment this week, as it will form the basis for how you will organize your essay.
Complete the Thesis and Research Questions worksheet. You may find the following Center for Writing Excellence resources useful:
Writing a Thesis Statement Tutorial
Thesis Statement Generator
Format any citations within your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.University of Phoenix Material
Thesis and Research Questions Worksheet
Provide responses to the following questions using the topic you selected in Week 2.
Your responses to this worksheet will help you in Week 4 when you craft your Persuasive Essay.
1. What is your selected topic?
2. The thesis statement will provide direction to your essay. Write your thesis statement for your selected topic.
3. Research questions help you to guide your research in finding materials appropriate for your essay. Technically, these questions should be answered by your thesis statement. Keep in mind that research questions are sometimes edited or rewritten as you research.
Provide three research questions that will direct your research for this essay:
4. In 75-100 words, explain your next steps in preparing to write your persuasive essay.