Miss Lynn

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?

Reviewing Social Media Profiles when Hiring (this is my topic)

2. The thesis statement will provide direction to your essay. Write your thesis statement for your selected topic.

Thesis statement: <Enter your thesis statement here.>

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:

a. <Enter your first research question here.>

b. <Enter your second research question here.>

c. <Enter your third research question here.>

4. In 75-100 words, explain your next steps in preparing to write your persuasive essay.