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RESEARCH PAPER PROJECT Formulating a thesis A Prepare a working thesis statement. The thesis is the answer to your question and serves as the point you plan to "prove" in the essay. It is the central idea of your essay, so every paragraph MUST connect with the thesis statement by offering background and/or specific reasons as to why your thesis is true. EXAMPLE QUESTION: How does diabetes cause blindness? EXAMPLE ANSWER: Diabetes can result in diabetic retinopathy, damage to the retina caused by high blood sugar, which can lead to permanent blindness. (This is your working thesis! You are now ready to explore and be prepared to explain exactly HOW diabetic retinopathy occurs. Assignments: below. 1. Submit your research proposal in the link 2. Participate in BOTH parts of the "Research Discussion" (see due dates on calendar) Research Proposal