Part C Once you've settled on a topic and developed a thesis, you'll need to find secondary sources to support
your thesis. Before conducting your research, review the purpose, process, and goals e of a research
assignment e. It's important to understand the purpose of your research. Begin gathering and organizing
secondary sources to build your argument. In this case, you'll research sources related to the influence
of Benjamin Franklin's writing in early America.
In addition to developing your topic, you must identify at least three additional sources that give context
to the idea behind your thesis. Keep these questions in mind as you consider sources:
• Who authored this source?
• What's the purpose of this source?
. When was this source written?
• How will this source help my argument?
Evaluate your sources, and choose only those that support your thesis. Provide a list of at least three
sources that you consulted along with your notes that quote, paraphrase, and summarize e the
information that supports your thesis statement. Use appropriate citations in MLA format e in order to
avoid plagiarism . List your sources in the table.