Your Research Paper

Contemporary Issues Research Paper ENG 102

The TopicsNothing cliché . . . .

One more thing . . .You must have a personal

connection to your topic. Why do you care about this topic? How has

it affected you?

First the process: Basic Research Topic Proposal Major Research Outline Rough Draft Final Draft Multimedia Presentation

Where do we start?State your problemSo, what should be done?

This is your working thesis!

What will your research paper cover? Introduction History of the

problem Extent of the problem

– immediate concerns, how it affects you and other people your age!

Repercussions (impact/effect) – big picture – what will happen if this snowballs?

Future Solution 1 – The Band Aid fix for now

Future Solution 2 – The Big Picture Solution to End This Problem

Conclusion

Research Paper Parameters 1250-1700 words Minimum of 6

sources 2 PDs per source Formal Outline 20 Vocab Words Minimum 5 quotes

Must have 6 sources 1 peer

reviewed/scholarly/ juried journal

1 web page 1 periodical Any extra sources

must have 2 PDs

Also, NO WikipediaAll sources must 2000 or more

recent UNLESS you have a reason to utilize an older source.

Topic Sign-Up Begins

Tuesday, January 20th You MUST have a topic by

Friday, January 23rd, 2015

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