Research Paper Homework
Part I:
This homework requires students to write a Research Problem statement on their approved research topic. This will be informed by their evaluation of previous research that was started with the Annotated Bibliography Homework. (Research problem must be 250 words)
Instructions: For completing this homework, follow the guidelines regarding Research Problems discussed in the Lecture.
Questions you should ask yourself when composing the Research Problem:
1. Who is the study population? How can you further refine the study population?
2. What exactly do you want to understand about the topic/problem?
3. Is the Research Problem too broad?
4. How relevant is the research to your study area/discipline/major/interests?
5. What motivates you to do the research on the chosen topic/problem?
6. Why should others be interested in your chosen topic/problem?
7. What are the stakes involved in not addressing the issue from your perspective?
8. What are the concepts and issues to be studied?
9. Do you have enough time to complete the research?
10. Is an answer to the Research Problem obvious?
Part II:
Following the steps outlined for synthesis writing in Unit 3 (Resources), write one synthesis paragraph that uses two sources from your Annotated Bibliography Homework. See the models provided in Unit 3 (Resources) as examples.In writing this paragraph, be sure to:
• include a topic sentence that unifies the two sources around a shared theme and, then, to
• Clearly address the similarities or differences the two sources have toward that shared theme.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.