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Draft of the Final Project
Now that you have developed your ideas about your topic based on the research, the next step is to create a first draft of your final project. Create a draft of your final project, using the research you have conducted for your annotated bibliography. Don’t be surprised if you need to conduct additional research to fill in some of the gaps in your argument; this is a common part of the writing process.
While a draft does not need to be perfect, you do want to spend the same amount of time and attention on it as you would on any other assignment. It is incredibly useful to get feedback on your draft, but the value of that feedback depends, in part, on how much work you have put into the draft. After all, if you already know that there are places in the draft that need work, it only helps so much to have someone else agree with you. However, if your draft is as strong as you can make it, the feedback you receive will be valuable as you work to improve your writing.
Your draft should include the following:
An introduction that introduces the topic and provides the reader with necessary background information and context.
A thesis statement that articulates your argument and maps out the points made in the body of the paper.
Body paragraphs that each develop one main idea, as indicated by the topic sentence. The topic sentences in the body paragraphs should align with the thesis statement.
APA headings to guide the reader and add structure to your argument. For more information about APA formatted headings, see the CSU Global Writing Center’s page on APA Paper Formatting. The CSU Global Library and Writing Center links can be found in the course navigation panel.
Support from 6+ credible sources, with both in-text citations and a references page in proper APA format.
A conclusion that ties the argument together and reiterates main points, while also pointing towards future avenues of research related to the topic.
