For this assignment you will choose a topic related to your major or of high int

For this assignment you will choose a topic related to your major or of high interest to you in order to share your knowledge with your reader in a paper of 2,500 words (about 10 pages) not including your Works Cited page. In this essay, you will investigate your chosen topic, evaluate the evidence/examples, and set forth an argument concerning that topic. You will show your knowledge and understanding of your topic, and you will not assume that the reader has prior knowledge of the topic which you are presenting. You are to use MLA.
You will not be conducting your own research for this course, but you will be presenting your findings in a similar fashion as if you had conducted your own research.
Step 1- Select a total of ten articles on your topic for textual evidence.
Step 2- Read and annotate them so as to build your understanding of the topic.
Step 3- Develop your thesis.
Step 4- Begin writing each section one by one.
SECTIONS:
Abstract: Brief overview of your paper’s argument (no more than 100 words)
Literature Review: A brief presentation of what the literature (your 10+ sources) says.
Analysis:
Introduction: Present background information for your topic based on the
findings of your research as well as the aim of the project.
Body: Your interpretation and argument based on the research. (The main part of
your paper)
Conclusion: A review of your main points and suggestions for next steps
pertaining to your topic.
Appendix: On a separate page placed before your Works Cited.
Works Cited: All the sources you cite in alphabetical order.
Annotated Bibliography: A brief summary of each article you will be using. Place it after
the Works Cited.
Step 5- EDIT, EDIT, EDIT
Grades/Submission: You are to submit all the drafts, the writing tutor review, and all self and peer reviews to Discussions. Be sure to consider thoughtfully suggestions given by your peers, writing tutors, and me. The goal is to improve your writing, so make adjustments accordingly. For each missing draft, received peer review, and given peer review 5 points will be deducted from your final grade. You will also be required to submit the final draft of this project electronically in D2L before class begins the day it is due.