Description
Instructions
Pick a topic on the list below for your research paper. DO NOT write on a topic not listed below because you will not get credit. Use Subheadings as outlined when you write your paper.
Illegal Immigration in Tennessee
Suicide in Tennessee
Drug addiction in Tennessee
Research Paper
Use Subheadings as outlined when you write your paper.
Points Possible
Points Received
Format
-5-7 pages or more (not including the reference page)
-Double-spaced, 12 font, 1” margins
NOTICE: Students must meet ALL formatting requirements in order to receive credit.
10
Introduction
-Clearly introduce the paper topic so that the reader gains a basic understanding of what will be discussed in the proceeding sections of the paper.
10
Define the Topic
-OBJECTIVELY define the social condition without beginning your argument as to why it is a social problem. This includes a definition of the condition, geographic scope, numbers and who is impacted (i.e. number of homeless people…% female, % males…), etc.
20
Discussion
-3 or more DISTINCT arguments as to why the social condition is a social problem supported by SCHOLARLY research.
NOTICE: Students must support each argument with scholarly research, which includes citing the research in the paper as well as on the reference page, in order to receive credit for each argument. This section should NOT include your personal opinion (i.e. I think, I believe, etc.). The use of ‘I’ will result in a loss of 5 points for each argument that is supported by personal opinion. Extensive quotations and summaries are not acceptable.
90
Implications/Findings
-Past: Identity what has been done to address the social problem?
-Present: Identity what is being done to address the social problem?
-Future: Identity what needs to be done to address the social problem?