Using the same topic (issue), selected in Unit 1, conduct research and write a plan for the research paper on your issue that will be written Unit 3. The purpose of your research is to locate sources related to the topic (issue) in order to become more informed of the issue and its related arguments and evidence discussed in credible outside sources and then select appropriate sources to support your thesis and main points.
To begin the process, use the AIU library databases and online search tools to conduct research and locate five sources related to your issue and thesis statement. Evaluate sources for currency, relevancy, and credibility/authority. General commercial websites should not be used for this assignment (e.g. no Wikipedia). Also, encyclopedia reference books or dictionaries should not be used as sources. My topic is DUI in rural areas. My thesis statement is there should be more severe punishemnts for first time offenders