Write an introduction paragraph on your proposal (at least 5-6 sentences in length) that broadly introduces your topic to your reader(s) (audience). 2. Do NOT include in-text citations from reference

Write an introduction paragraph on your proposal (at least 5-6 sentences in length) that broadly introduces your topic to your reader(s) (audience). 

2. Do NOT include in-text citations from references

3. Do NOT use the following words in your paragraph: is, are, were, was, has, had, have, having, be, being, been 

4. Utilize at least 2-3 "power verbs" from the research articles and reference section on conference

5. Do not start any sentences with "It" or "There" 

6. Do NOT utilize passive voice in your sentences

7. Do NOT use colloquialisms, anthropomorphisms, or pejorative labels

8. Presentation of ideas must be objective and unbiased

Topic: Understanding the Impact of Family Dynamics on Adolescent Substance Abuse: A Qualitative Study