Journal 12: Building a Working Thesis and Writing a Sketch/Outline
After completing your Annotated Bibliography, what answer are you leaning toward regarding your research question? Keep in mind that you will not “find” your answer in your research. Rather, you must come to your answer after more fully educating yourself through the research you conduct/find. This answer to your question is your thesis.
Read Chapters 8 and 9. What are the key takeaways regarding making and responding to arguments? Once you have a working thesis (the answer you think your research is leading you), write an outline or sketch of your research paper here. Consider how you want to present your thesis and research in the paper. What sources will be used where? How will you structure and organize your essay to present your argument most effectively to an academic audience? See the Organization Strategies materials on Blackboard for tips on setting up your essay.