1. Your Research Paper Contemporary Issues Research Paper ENG 102

2. The Topics Nothing cliché....

3. One more thing... You must have a personal connection to your topic. Why do you care about this topic? How has it affected you?

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

5. Where do we start? State your problem So, what should be done? This is your working thesis!

7. 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

8. 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

9. Also, NO Wikipedia All sources must 2000 or more recent UNLESS you have a reason to utilize an older source.

10. Topic Sign-Up Begins Tuesday, January 20 th You MUST have a topic by Friday, January 23 rd, 2015

11. Rio Library Resources – Your BFF

12. Due Friday: