1. Identify a relevant research topic and question. (Research shows that the use of technology has adversely affects the socialization of children.)
2. Perform preliminary research.
3. Develop an arguable, research-based thesis statement.
4. Devise strategies for finding useful sources in an online or physical library.
5. Evaluate the credibility and relevance of a source to the argument.
6. Determine whether the use of a specific source helps support the argument.
7. Create a properly formatted annotated bibliography that summarizes a source and explains why the source is credible and relevant for the chosen thesis statement.

What you’ll do and submit:

1. Compose an appropriate, arguable thesis statement that you plan to use in your research paper that previews two to four main points.
2. Create an annotated bibliography that you plan to use in your research paper that includes eight to ten appropriate, credible sources.

The first stages of the research writing process involve topic selection, formulation of a research question, preliminary research, and the development of a working thesis statement. Now you will begin identifying and evaluating sources to determine how effectively they can support your argument. If needed, the “Topic Ideas” web link below can be used for selecting your research topic.

Create an annotated bibliography by finding 8-10 sources for your research paper, listing the sources in APA-formatted references, and providing an annotation for each source. Each annotation should offer a summary of the source, an evaluation of its author’s or publisher’s credibility, and an assessment of its relevance to your topic.