Learning Plan 2: Research Competency 2. Utilize Pr

Learning Plan 2: ResearchCompetency2. Utilize processes for scholarly research.Knowledge and skills leading to mastery of this competency: a. Demonstrate computer-assisted research skills.b. Locate scholarly printed and electronic source material.c. Identify topics or questions for research.d. Construct a thesis based on research.e. Establish the audience and purpose.f. Record bibliographic information during the research process.OverviewNOTE: Learning Plan 2 is covered during Week 3 and Week 4 of the course. Graded activities are labeled so that you know which week to submit your work.This learning plan will help you to become familiar with the different types of resource material that is available, both online and in print. You will learn how to access scholarly resource material through the computer, and how to analyze sources to ensure they fit with your research topic.Through the resources you will identify topics to research, and develop research questions based upon what you have read. This will lead you to the development of your thesis statement.You will also establish the audience and purpose of your writing. Remember, we always want to consider who our audience is, and write our paper with this in mind. This will help guide you as you figure out what it is this audience