INSTRUCTIONS • The Research Paper Assignment is comprised of 3 parts: (1) the to

INSTRUCTIONS
• The Research Paper Assignment is comprised of 3 parts: (1) the topic selection including research question/problem, rationale for selecting the topic, and thesis statement; (2) the annotated bibliography listing the proposed sources you will cite in your Research Paper Assignment, and (3) the final submission of the Research Paper Assignment.
• You will choose a topic and write a rationale for that topic.
• You will also create an Annotated Bibliography noting the 8-10 sources you intend to cite in the Research Paper. The Annotated Bibliography must be in current APA format and include a 100-word description of each source as it will appear in the Research Paper and its contribution to the paper must be included.
• All material should be presented in APA format, including but not limited to the title page, and references page.
• Sources should be cited where appropriate and it is encouraged to write in your own words (paraphrase) as much as possible.
• Avoid lengthy block quotes.