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.