Research and thesis development:

 Research and thesis development:

• Topic formulation:
  • Prompt 1: Research the existing scholarship on a specific literary period, author, or genre.
  • Prompt 2: Identify gaps or understudied areas within the existing research.
  • Prompt 3: Formulate a research question or thesis statement that addresses this gap in knowledge.
• Evidence gathering:
  • Prompt 1: Closely read a selection of primary texts relevant to your research topic.
  • Prompt 2: Identify specific passages and details that support your thesis statement.
  • Prompt 3: Analyze and interpret these textual evidences within the context of your research question.