what do all religions have in common?
Welcome to ENG2209! You have entered this course with a solid background on what makes up a quality essay. Now you will take that learning to another level because you will be required to do more extensive research, which will allow you the opportunity to really explore a topic in a whole new way and with greater depth.
This week you will be choosing a topic and developing a tentative thesis statement. When choosing a topic, it is important to choose one that is debatable, relevant, and supported by credible, scholarly research. (Remember, a minimum of 4 of your sources must be scholarly. See the syllabus for more details.) It is helpful to choose a topic that you are passionate about and interested in; however, be sure that you choose a topic that allows you to be objective. Sometimes if we choose topics that trigger highly strong emotions, we lose the ability to reason at the best of our ability. Thus, as a word of caution, be careful with this and remain self-aware. Be sure to receive your instructor’s approval on your topic as well.
This week you will begin your research, and you will complete two library assignments that will help you find the best resources for your topic. Please contact the course librarian for questions with your library research.