Chosen Topic: Does the burden of student loans cause young adults to have trouble developing self-sufficiency and individualism? Thesis Statement: The current pattern of young adults remaining with family because

Your paper should include the following:
• Your selected topic from Week 2
• Part 1: A thesis statement stating your opinion/conclusion on the issue you
chose in Week 2, the supporting points you will offer, and at least one
relevant opposing view you will address.
• Part 2: An annotated bibliography with an evaluation of at least five (5)
sources you intend to use in your final paper to support your claim.
• The annotation will include 1) Full citation in APA format, 2) a brief
description of the content of the source, and 3) a brief statement of how
the source supports your argument.
• These sources provide evidence to support the idea that your claim
should be accepted by the reader.
• Scholarly sources are preferred and should be used where available;
due to the nature of some of the topics, authoritative articles in very
high-quality substantive journals may also be acceptable.
• A brief statement of how the source supports your argument.
Example (Excerpt)
Chosen Topic: Does the burden of student loans cause young adults to
have trouble developing self-sufficiency and individualism?
Thesis Statement: The current pattern of young adults remaining with
family because they cannot afford independent living due to student loan
obligations is having a negative effect on young adults developing self-
sufficiency and individualism.
Waite, L. J., Goldschneider, F. K., & Witsberger, C. (1986). Nonfamily
living and the erosion of traditional family orientations among young
adults. American Sociological Review, 51, 541-554.
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