Research paper topic: All Lives Matter Set the stage: Describe the background/ set the stage. Birth, creation, negation: How did your topic come about? Is it specified in the Constitution? Momentum: How did your topic gain interest? Why is your topic widely supported? Importance: Why is your topic important? Opposition: Are there any topics that are in opposition? Why? What is their argument? Political backdrop: Describe politically how your topic fits in with the major parties. Which side does each party support? What is the political backdrop against your topic? Extinguish: How would you solve your topic? How have others tried to solve your topic? What are outcomes/ successes/ failures?