The Proposal Abstract + Annotated Bibliography Assignment is intended as preparation for the final research paper and will assist students in formulating an original and thoughtful research question and to determine the scope of their inquiry. This project will also allow seminar leaders to work with students to refine their supposition and line inquiry prior to beginning their final research paper. In addition to composing a thoughtful and concise abstract and thesis statement, students will compile an annotated bibliography describing 5 sources, 4 of which must be scholarly sources.