1. Choose your topic from the list of topics in the syllabus. Develop your topic from the discussions brought up in class or in the textbook. You should argue two sides of the controversy.

2. Research the topic by looking for articles about your topic from at least four search tools in Kent Library.

The paper must make attribution to or quote at least five sources, which will also be listed in your Works Cited list.

The textbook must be one source.  You are encouraged to use at least two scholarly or academic journals. Do not use an encyclopedia as one of your sources.

3. The paper should be a minimum of 1500 words and should be double spaced. The works cited list is
not part of the word count. The maximum word count is 2000 words.

4. The paper should be written in MLA style. Sources must be attributed within the paper in addition to being  listed under works cited.

5. WORKS CITED (Annotated)