English Composition

QUESTION 1

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 2

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.

QUESTION 3

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 4

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 5

Compose an introduction to your research paper that includes a solid thesis statement.  Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Question 6

APA Formatting has strict rules regarding a) the arrangement of the essay; b) in-text citation format, and; c) the References page format of sources. Comment on this, and on any problems you have encountered with it. Note at least one "odd" rule it has (There are several!).