After selecting a historical topic to research further, the next step in the research process is to create a research plan that compiles primary and secondary sources.First, applying what you just learned about narrowing research questions, revise your research questions from your Topic Exploration Worksheet.Explain how you approached revising your research questions to assist your instructor in understanding your approach. This will help you draft an introduction to a hypothetical research paper with a strong thesis statement.Finally, applying what you have learned about comparing primary sources and analyzing secondary sources, do a deeper dive into the primary sources you listed in Part 3 of your Topic Exploration Worksheet to help you start your research plan. Describe what these sources add to your understanding of your selected topic.The feedback you receive from this assignment should be implemented as you work towards your Research Plan and Introduction in Theme: Interpreting History.

Directions: Create a thesis statement for the module essay prompt.  Your thesis statement should respond to the essential questions and module topics. An effective thesis statement should establish the following: State an assertion Set limits on the topic Indicate organization While a thesis statement is often only a single sentence, it is an integral component of your work.  A strong thesis statement will help focus your essay.  This assignment will be reviewed prior to your submission of the Module essay in order to provide feedback that can assist you in continuing to develop supporting details for your thesis essay. Due Tues. 2/11 Directions: For your module essay, you will need to identify the sources that you use to support your argument. For this assignment, create an Annotated Bibliography of at least 5 sources related to your essay. Criteria: To fully annotate five sources, your assignment should be 10-12 paragraphs long and include five MLA formatted citations. Each source should be cited according to MLA Works Cited page formatting guidelines Each source should include two to three paragraphs of annotation including summary, assessment and reflection. Include at least three sources from the module readings and videos Research and include at least two additional sources (CCBC Library or other credible site) Due Sunday 2/16 Module Essay: Breaking Free from Single Stories Overview: In Chimamanda Adichie’s TEDTalk, she discusses the dangers of stereotypes and what she calls “single stories” that are perpetuated about groups of people. Mariam Thalos discusses the connection between identity and freedom and claims that freedom is the result of self-conceptual acts that often defy social norms and oppressive systems. Nicolas Geeraert points out that the origins of psychology focus primarily on Western culture, and calls for a cross-cultural approach that examines the effects of culture on the shaping of our mental processes. Annie Paul writes about unconscious bias and explains why people create stereotypes. Claude Steele discusses the term “stereotype threat” which affects individuals who are members of stereotyped groups and cultures. Prompt: Compose a thesis in response to      the essential questions:Narrow your topic, and then reflect on the      following questions: What is the impact of an       individual’s culture and identity on their position in society? Does freedom exist for all       cultures and identities, or is it limited for some? Consider the cultural factors      that affect a group’s freedom (race, gender, socio-economic class,      religion, sexuality, ability, age, etc.) Which cultures/groups are free,      and which are inhibited? How do “single stories”, stereotypes,      and stereotype threat affect our freedom? How does unconscious bias      affect our perceptions of groups that are different from us? What single stories have been      told about you? What single stories have you told about others? What are      the lasting effects of the single stories? What can we do to actively      overcome “single stories” and stereotype threat in ourselves, and others? Support your argument in the      body paragraphs. Summarize and cite key      definitions (single stories, stereotype threat, unconscious bias, etc.) Incorporate at least three      sources from the module to support your argument Incorporate at least two      additional sources from your independent research (CCBC Library Database      or other credible site) Include at least one example of      a “single story” that was told about you, or that you told/heard about      another individual or group. Audience: Write for an audience that is not in this class. That means you’ll need to spend some time summarizing key ideas, defining any terms that might be unfamiliar, choosing short quotes from the reading selections to help your reader get a sense of the authors’ arguments. Length: 3-4 pages (750-1000) words Requirements: Include an original title (not      "Module Two Essay" or “Identity Essay") Use MLA Style to format your      essay Compose a thesis statement that      highlights your stance on the essential questions Organize the essay so that each      body paragraph is providing support for your thesis Source requirements:Cite all      sources using MLA style in-text citations Integrate at least       three sources from the module Research and integrate at       least two additional sources (CCBC Library Database or       other credible source) Include at least one example       of a “single story” that was told about you, or that you told/heard about       another individual or group. Include an MLA style Works      Cited page at the end of the essay (not included in 3-4 pages of text) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg&t=52s https://ccbcmd-bb.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/pid-9568030-dt-content-rid-42811354_1/courses/ENGL102.23430.202021/More%20than%20having%20options%2C%20freedom%20is%20being%20true%20to%20yourself%20_%20Aeon%20Essays%281%29.pdf https://ccbcmd-bb.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/pid-9568032-dt-content-rid-42811355_1/courses/ENGL102.23430.202021/Many_Cultures_One_Psychology_G.pdf   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=failylROnrY

Research paper on a sociology subject. 6 pages in length plus a bibliography (ASA style) that is not counted toward the page total.