Building a Strong Foundation: Exploring Primary Sources for Research

instructions:
This mini-paper will serve as the first step of the larger research process wherein the foundational knowledge is built to establish a strong foundation for argument. IN this informative essay, you will explore primary sources–fact-based sources, not articles or journals based upon the opinions of others. As you collect sources, log your sources in the “Sources & Beginnings List.” 
Introduction: Introduce your chosen topic, provide background to topic, identify issue/central debate with the topic, and your answer to the issue identified. Do not employ evidence, yet.
Body–Narration: This is where you will show your readers how your evidence led you to your thesis. 
Conclusion: Recap talking points and conclusions, then close with a “So What?”
1-2 Pages
2-4 Sources
MLA Format
DON’T FORGET PARENTHETICAL/IN-TEXT CITATIONS & THE WORKS CITED PAGE!!

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