Question 1
Generate a tentative but effective thesis statement for your research paper topic.
Your response should be at least 75 words in length.
Question 2
What is the importance of focused knowledge? How does one develop this type of knowledge?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Question 3
What are the most reliable types of sources, and why are they more reliable than others? What steps do you take to determine a source's reliability?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
On pages 103-104 in The Curious Researcher: A Guide to Writing Research Papers, read through Steps 1 and 2, and answer the questions shown there in paragraph format: one paragraph for Step 1, and one paragraph for Step 2. Each paragraph should consist of at least 50 words. Engage in some critical thinking skills here. Is any information missing in these "facts?" How many people were asked? Who was asked? What was the definition of attractive for each of the study's participants? How reliable is the magazine?
Next, write a similar paragraph based on a fact contained in one of the sources you will be using in your final paper. This paragraph should also consist of at least 50 words. Remember to use in-text citations using APA format if necessary
Unit IV Research Paper Topic
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.
Question 1
Why is it so important for a research paper to have a strong conclusion? What should be avoided when writing a conclusion?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Question 2
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.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Question 3
Compose an introduction to your research paper that includes a solid thesis statement.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Question 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.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.