Introduction, Thesis Statement, and Annotated Bibliography
Write:
Introductory paragraph to topic (International Drug Trafficking).
o    Write an introductory paragraph with at least 150 words that clearly explains the topic, the importance of further research, and ethical implications.
    Thesis statement.
o    Write a direct and concise thesis statement, which will become the solution to the problem that you will argue or prove in the Week 5 Final Paper. (A thesis statement should be a concise, declarative statement. The thesis statement must appear at the end of the introductory paragraph.)
    Annotated bibliography.
o    Develop an annotated bibliography to indicate the quality of the sources you have read.
o    Summarize in your own words how the source contributes to the solution of the global societal issue for each annotation.
o    Address fully the purpose, content, evidence, and relation to other sources you found on this topic (your annotation should be one to two paragraphs long150 words or more.
o    Include no less than five scholarly sources in the annotated bibliography that will be used to support the major points of the Final Paper.
o    Demonstrate critical thinking skills by accurately interpreting evidence used to support various positions of the topic.
The Introduction, Thesis Statement, and Annotated Bibliography
    Must be 1,000 to 1,250 words in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA 7 style
    Must include a separate title page with the following:
o    Title of paper
o    Students name
o    Course name and number
o    Instructors name
o    Date submitted
    Must utilize academic voice.
    Must use at least five scholarly sources.
    Must document in APA 7 style
    Must have no more than 15% quoted material in the body of your essay.
    Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA 7 style.