9 primary, 2 secondary, as you begin your research, try to be objectove-always try to understand the multiple sides of the agrument, you must present a clear and concise indefifiable thesis statement that contains an argument about the topic under consieration. you must use at least 9 scholarly sources and one counter example. remember to use a variety of sources and to evaluate your sources. A research paper without secondary and primary sources will receive a failing grade. Must follow MLA and AXES rules. Research paper topic: Terrorism (specifically in the middle east).