Research Paper Project

 English/Speech

                                  Mr. Leonard & Ms. Panazzolo                                          

Context:

Writing a research paper is an inevitable part of a college student’s academic life. As such, this assignment is intended to provide you an opportunity to experience the research process and produce a research-based paper.

 

Assignment:

Select one (1) research topic below and develop a source-based argument defending your position on the topic you’ve chosen. Be sure that your paper has a title and a clear thesis, and use evidence from four (4) or more peer-reviewed sources from databases to defend your argument. Your paper should be at least four (4) pages and no more than eight (8) pages in length, and should follow the MLA format.

 

Possible Research Topics:

• Does technology make us more alone?
• Should transgender people be allowed to use the bathroom of their choice?
• Is dating a thing of the past?
• Are extreme sports too extreme?
• Is it possible to separate the art from the artist who created it?
• When do you become an adult?
• Should high school do more to prepare you for careers?
• What role should the police have in schools?
• Does suffering make us stronger and lead to success?
• How should we prevent further mass shootings?

 

Reminder:

1. Follow MLA Formatting (The Works Cited Page does not count as part of the paper).
2. Your title should indicate your topic and the paper’s position.
3. Pay attention to diction (word choice)