1. From the sources you have been exploring so far in preparation for writing your research paper, which direction will your paper be heading towards: exploration or argument? Explain how you arrived at this choice. As a result of this choice, will your paper be organized using a delayed thesis structure or a question-claim structure? Explain how you arrived at this choice.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

2. Compose two body paragraphs for your research paper that tie back to your thesis statement. Integrate at least one quote or paraphrase from a source you have found so far.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

3. Compose an introduction to your research paper that includes a solid thesis statement.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.