Research paper, topic is mental health in the black community. I have 2 paragraphs started

ENG-101

Research Project: Themes of Justice

For this research project, you will advocate for an issue about which you are passionate. This issue could be political, legal, or social. You have the option to propose that a law or policy be created, modified, or abolished.

Expectations & Methods to Be Employed:

• 8 total varied academic sources. Cite sources throughout the paper. Include a Works Cited.

• MLA format

• Strong, clear thesis

  • What kind of question is at issue? Is it a question of fact, definition, interpretation, value, consequence, or policy?

• Strong use of rhetorical methods

• Strategic employment of ethos, pathos, and logos

• Acknowledge opposing viewpoints (and represent them fairly)

• Uniqueness & creativity: do not merely “parrot” the standard arguments that could be found on any website supporting your stance.

• Your voice should be evident. This paper should be a reflection of who you are.

• Show an awareness of tone

• In-depth research and analysis

• Superior writing quality

• A well-edited, academic paper of 6-8 pages is expected. The Works Cited is in addition to this number (paper must be at least 6 pages plus the Works Cited).

You may choose any topic (it does not have to be listed here). Here are a few possible options:

Voting rights Prison reform Health care

Education Reform Homelessness Obesity

Environmental issues Marriage equality Euthanasia

Alternative energy sources Gender equality War policy

Police reform Campaign finance reform Media

Ethical treatment of animals Black Lives Matter Social justice

A specific minority group Veteran care–medical benefits, PTSD, etc. Human rights

Every step in the process is required for successful completion of the Research Paper.

The following are the steps for this project:

1. Topic Proposal – Turn in a typed topic proposal of one to two paragraphs. The proposal should include the following:

   • What is your research topic? Describe the controversial issue.

   • Why did you choose this topic?

   • What will you argue, refute, defend, or propose?

   • Describe your vision for the argument.

This is just an initial proposal. You may change or modify your topic as you begin your research and as we begin adding readings to the class conversation. Contact me to let me know your thoughts about your new topic idea if you decide to make a change.

1. Working Bibliography – As you start to research, begin to make a preliminary list of sources that are relevant to your topic that you may use to write your research paper. Even after you submit this on the due date, you may add and remove sources from the list as your ideas and your paper progress.

2. Rough Draft – Turn in the Rough Draft that includes your Works Cited. Sources must be cited throughout the draft.

3. Works Cited – In order to create the Works Cited, simply change the title of your Working Bibliography to Works Cited and include any new sources that you added.

4. Draft Editing – Complete the Draft Editing for the paper.

5. Final Draft – Must be submitted with a Works Cited and cite sources throughout the paper.