· First and foremost, read Chapter 20 of your textbook. It contains invaluable information for preparing your research paper, including how to use and document sources, and how to develop and good, arguable thesis statement.
· Read “Developing Your Thesis,” beginning on page 439, carefully! Note the differences the textbook shows you in the three revisions of the model thesis about violence in video games!
· At this point, you’ve settled on your topic for the research paper. Post what you have in mind for your thesis statement.
· Your thesis statement must be on your approved research topic to receive full credit.
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· Your submission must use correct SPELLING, GRAMMAR, and PUNCTUATION!
· Avoid the use of the word “you” in your writing.