The TOPIC memo is a written assignment designed to help you develop your research question/ hypothesis for the literature review assignment. You will choose research question/hypothesis and conduct preliminary research. The TOPIC memo must include your (1) TOPIC, (2) a purpose statement, (3) thesis statement, (4) statement of research question(s) or hypothesis, (5) main points, (6) rationale, and (7) 6 research sources. The assignment must be typed and should be 2-3 pages in length (if single spaced) .