Formulate a thesis statement and an outline for your paper.

Research Topic:Urinary Incontinence and Aging

Part 1

Locate 10 recent articles, book chapters, and/or Web sites on the topic, and create a reference list using APA format.

* Sources must have been published in the last five years.

* Library databases recommended for this assignment include CINHAHL (Nursing and Allied Health Literature) and AgeLine.

* No more than two websites may be used, and they must be evaluated for trustworthiness

* APA guides: APA Manual, Purdue OWL online website, Owl APA Format Guide

Submit your list of 10 references in alphabetical order

Part 2

Write an annotated bibliography. Each of the 10 in your reference list should be followed by a brief (usually about 150 word) descriptive and evaluative paragraph explaining how this source will help to develop your paper. For more information on creating an annotated bibliography, visit: http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/research/skill28.htm .

Part 3

Formulate a thesis statement and an outline for your paper.

Create a paper outline using the following format:

Research Paper Title

I. Introduction: Grab attention, relate importance to health and aging, and present a focused thesis statement.

II. Body: Main points and articles you will use to support your point.

A. Main point 1 (reference 1: author’s name, year; reference 2: author’s name, year;…)
B. Main point 2 (reference 1: author’s name, year; reference 2: author’s name, year;…)
C. Main point 3 (reference 1: author’s name, year; reference 2: author’s name, year;…)
D. Etc.
III. Conclusion: Wrap up your paper with a summary of your main points.

Part 4

Write a 6-8 page first draft of your paper, including the following:

* Title page: Provide the title of the paper, your name, and the course and section

* Introduction: Grab attention, relate importance to health and aging, and present a focused thesis statement

* Body: Identify and develop each main point in an organized, clear manner, using in-text citations. Discuss possible solutions to the issue.

* Conclusion: Wrap up your paper with a summary of your main points.

* Reference list: Incorporate revisions from Step 1