Write a research paper using evidence to support a thesis that addresses your research question examining a current issue or event in the news from the perspective of your field of study. The audience is people who are generally educated but do not have extensive knowledge of your field or topic.
(Thesis Statement: The cause of financial instability among large business because increase in interest rates, negative shocks to nonbank balance sheets such as a stock market decline.)
Note that it is possible to earn a B on this assignment by using only six sources, including three scholarly journal articles. To earn an A will require an additional two sources.
As you write your paper, be sure to include the following:
- an introductory paragraph that includes your thesis statement. The introduction is meant to engage your readers and orient them to the topic, and the thesis statement should clearly state your position or central claim to be supported in the body of your paper.
- any definition of terms or background information that your reader is likely to need to understand your paper
- focused body paragraphs that begin with topic sentences and use transitions as needed. This is where you will support the thesis using arguments and evidence. Use the sentence outline you developed in class to guide you.
- a concluding paragraph that reiterates the thesis, summarizes key points of the paper, and leaves the reader with the “So what?”
- an APA reference list that includes all of the sources cited in the text of the paper, in alphabetical order
This paper should be at least 2000 words, including references.
