Homework
Task: Write a research paper using evidence to support a thesis that addresses your research question examining a current issue or event in the news from the perspective of your field of study. The audience is people who are generally educated but do not have extensive knowledge of your field.
Length: At least 2000 words
Sources: Minimum of 6. At least 3 of these must be from scholarly journals, and all sources should be selected based on reliability, currency, and level of information/analysis. The UMGC library will be very useful in helping you find appropriate sources. You can, but do not have to, include all of the sources from your annotated bibliography.
Outcomes you should achieve by completing this homework
The outcomes for this homework are listed below, with the associated course outcomes in parentheses:
a. Use research to write a paper that will inform or persuade an audience.
b. Form unified, coherent, and well-supported paragraphs in support of the thesis statement/
c. Select sources, use them to inform and support your writing, and document them in APA style.
d. Demonstrate accurate grammar and mechanics in writing.
e. Participate in the process of receiving feedback and revising your writing.
Topic
This paper is the culmination of your research project, in which you are examining a current issue or event in the news from the perspective of your field of study. Before drafting your paper, you will have chosen a topic, developed a research question, and identified several potential sources in an annotated bibliography. You should write on the same topic for this paper, unless your professor has asked you to make changes to your topic.
Organizing and supporting your paper
As you write your paper, be sure to include the following:
a. an engaging introductory paragraph that includes an effective and clear thesis statement
b. any definition of terms or background information that your reader is likely to need to understand your paper
c. unified, supported, and coherent body paragraphs that defend the thesis
d. an effective conclusion
Topic: What are things that we can do to save the environment?
Research Questions:
a. How effective is eliminating plastic objects?
b. How will changing from gas to electric vehicles enhance the environment?
c. What can planting more trees offer the environment?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.