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topic statement, due 2/4: This will be a three or four sentence (typed) statement in which you explain what topic you'll be researching and what approach you'd like to take--please be sure to give me a sense of what your thesis or argument will be in the paper. The topic statement isn't written in stone (yes, you can change your topic!), but try to be as focused and as certain as possible about what you'll be doing. outline, due 3/9: This is a detailed, three to four-page (double-space and typed) outline of what you'll be writing about in your thesis. You'll want to explain what kind of research you intend to do, and what kind of approach you intend to take. You'll also need to include a bibliography of primary and secondary source material. For information on how to cite sources in a bibliography, please use either The Chicago Manual of Style (available in the Main Library Information Center) or the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (also available in the Information Center). NOTE: Chicago and MLA style are different! Pick one style and stick with it. Unlike the topic statement, this is written in stone. Please don't plan to change your topic signficantly after writing your outline. |