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Step #1: Finding sources Step#2: Writing an annotated bibliography Step #3: Writing an introductory and one body paragraph Step #4: Final draft Format:Your paper will be done in the MLA format and style of citations (see the next page for the MLA explanation).Organization:Your paper should be organized in the following way:Title:should tell the reader what your paper is aboutThe introductory paragraph should:introduce the issue and hook the readerprovide the basic definition of the issuestate your research questionprovide the concise thesis that answers the research questionBody paragraphs:There could be many, but the minimum is 3The paragraph that follows the introduction should provide the background or history of the issueThe next few paragraphs must summarize your findings on the issue (there should be more than one)Each significant finding should be in a separate paragraphYou should have a paragraph where you summarize the research that refutes or contradicts the major findings. This goes something like this: “While most research agrees that X is a problem, Z and Y says that it is not.” In other words, you MUST address other points of view on this issue. The concluding paragraph:should summarize what your findingsmay provide suggestions for future researchshould only be one paragraph longFORM

AT:MLA formattedWorks Cited page should be part of your paper (the bibliography of your sources is the last page that should have the title “Works Cited)Your paper should be at least 3-4 pages long (not including images or Works Cited page)Double-spaced, 12 size font (for the body)PreviousNextBefore you submit your assignment, read the rubric and use it as your checklist WORD (doc or docx) or PDF. No other formats will be accepted. Your final paper must be about 3-5 pages not including the Works Cited page. Shoot for 3.5-4 pages. It’s better to have a shorter, but more focused paper than a paper with more paragraphs that don’t add any value. You will not get a better grade just because your paper is long. I will run your paper through plagiarism software. I will upload the rubric so you can check. Also, I will upload the other two sources that I have so you can use them too. so I only have the source you have to do them like you did the first two paragraphs. so we already have 1.5 pages now we need 2 more pages these are the other two sources Text #1: “Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator” (Links to an external site.) by Tim Urban (Ted Talk presentation- 14 min watch)Text #2: “Why I Taught Myself to Procrastinate” downloadby Adam Grant (The New York Times opinion article – 15 min read)