Write a research paper using evidence to support a thesis that addresses your research question examining a current issue or event in the news from the perspective of your field of study. The audience is people who are generally educated but do not have extensive knowledge of your field or topic.
Step 1: complete all assigned components, use and cite eight sources, and answer reflection questions (earning up to 100% of the possible points)
Write a working thesis statement and sentence outline here. This sentence outline needs only four sentences: the thesis statement (this is one sentence) and three topic sentences that lay out your plan for supporting your thesis.
Use research to write a paper that will inform or persuade an audience
Form unified, coherent, and well-supported paragraphs in support of the thesis statement
Select sources, use them to inform and support your writing, and document them in APA style
Demonstrate accurate grammar and mechanics in writing
Participate in the process of receiving feedback and revising your writing
