Need assistances. I need six DB replies to other classmates discussion. I also need a topic and outline completed.

PPOG 500

Public Policy Research Project

Part 2: Thesis Statement/Outline Instructions

This assignment serves as a background exercise for the Public Policy Research Paper and sets your research on a germane path of analysis. The thesis statement must reflect the topic chosen in Public Policy Research Project Part 1: Topic Selection and must be comprised of 1-2 sentences clearly stating the purpose of the research paper and positing a clear response to the research question. Please note that this early submission will serve as a rough draft of the thesis statement, as you will have the opportunity to polish and fit the statement within a larger introductory paragraph when writing the paper itself.

Place the Thesis Statement within a projected 1-page outline of the research paper, including a minimum of five discussion points that you consider essential for reaching a conclusion on the research question (e.g. background of the issue, essential definitions of terms used in the debate, main opposing sides, evidence supporting each line of argument, biblical application, and rationale for conclusion.) Please use Roman numerals to indicate the main points and lower case letters to indicate any tertiary points, and identify at least 3 scholarly sources germane to one or more points. For example:

  1. Introduction and Thesis Statement

  2. Background

  3. Perspective 1 and Supporting Evidence

    1. Point 1

    2. Point 2

    3. Point 3


Note that this projected outline may be revised/adjusted as your understanding of the topic is developed through the research process; however, be cautious to remain on track to provide a definitive answer to the research question. All points must clearly relate to the thesis.


Please submit the Thesis Statement/Outline in Word. Paper formatting must follow current Turabian Author-Date style, including title, body and Reference pages.


Submit Part 2: Thesis Statement/Outline by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 3.

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