A Line or A Curve: The Horseshoe Theory

Assignment Title: First Draft of Research Paper

The Basics:

• Format: MLA Format. Typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins.
• Length: 5-7 pages
• Sources: At least four sources. One primary source that you disagree with, and three other secondary sources.

Overview:

In this assignment, you will write the first draft of your research paper. This draft will serve as the foundation for your final paper, allowing you to organize your thoughts, present your research findings, and develop your arguments. The purpose of this draft is to get your ideas down on paper, knowing that you will have the opportunity to revise and refine your work before the final submission.

The Assignment:

Write the first draft of your research paper, building on the research question and preliminary research you conducted for the annotated bibliography. Your paper should include:

• Introduction: Introduce your topic, provide background information, and present your thesis statement.
• Body: Develop your arguments, supported by evidence from your research. Summarize and synthesize the existing research on your topic, highlighting key findings and debates.Each paragraph should focus on a single point or idea that supports your thesis.
• Conclusion: Summarize your main points, restate your thesis in light of the evidence presented, and suggest directions for future research or implications of your findings.
• Works Cited: List all the sources you cited in your paper in alphabetical order, formatted according to MLA style.

Objectives:

In this project, you will:

• Develop a clear and focused working thesis statement.
• Organize your paper logically, with a coherent structure and clear transitions between sections.
• Integrate evidence from your research to support your arguments.
• Demonstrate critical thinking by analyzing and synthesizing information from multiple sources.
• Adhere to MLA formatting and citation guidelines.

Formatting:

• Follow MLA citation style consistently.
• Include a header with your name, course number, instructors name, and date.
• Ensure your paper is within the 5-7 page requirement, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins, and uses a 12-point readable font (e.g., Times New Roman).

Submission Guidelines:

• Submit your first draft as a Word document or PDF file.
• Ensure your document adheres to MLA format.

Comments:

My commentary will be focused on:

• Thesis and Focus: Clarity and focus of your thesis statement.
• Coherence and Organization: Logical organization and clear structure of your paper. Smoothly transitions from one idea to the next.
• Content and Analysis: Depth of research, quality of evidence, and critical analysis.
• Citations: Correctness and consistency of MLA formatting and citation style for in text as well as long citations on works cited page.

My topic is the horseshoe theory and how it is correct.