Write a thesis statement on the topic of "state taxes"
Once you have selected your topic, complete the following:
- Compose a thesis statement.
o A thesis statement is one sentence that outlines the purpose and argument of your paper. Determining your thesis now will help you to focus your research when selecting your outside sources.
o Thesis example: The purpose of this paper is to examine how the current federal budget influences the running of the Veterans
Administration on the local/state/federal level.
- Explain your topic, including what you plan to research and questions you have.
- Include three outside resources you will use in your research paper and an explanation of how you will use them. Include the APA reference for each source followed by the explanation.
This research paper topic should be a minimum of two pages in length, not including the title and reference pages. Remember this process is academic, so ensure the use of proper APA standards for formatting and citing/referencing. Format your research paper topic by using headings for the criteria above (your thesis statement, explanation of topic, and outside sources should be under separate headings).