Research paper. Please read all the details below. The topic, the thesis statement and the research paper requirements are posted. I also attached a document with the same information

  I advocate for a yearly hearing and vision exam to all senior drivers as a condition to renew their license. The topic of the research paper is the following:

Senior Drivers: Because of high accident rates and the increasing risk elderly drivers impose on roadway safety, advocates want drivers' licensing requirements across the nation to become more stringent as drivers age. Choose a position: All citizens over the age of 75 should/should not be given yearly driving and vision exams in order to renew licenses.

As a requirement to do this research paper all the student had to choose a topic (I chose the topic about the senior drivers posted above) and create a thesis statement of it and post it in the discussion board. My thesis statement and the reason why the topic was important to me were:

It is a fact that senses in senior people begin to diminish. This is a natural process related to age. However at the age of 75 senses are greatly affected and some mental conditions may arise in mostly of the cases. Older adults have slower reaction time, depth perception changes (another car seems farther or closer than it really is), vision problems, hearing problems, decreased ability to focus, feelings of nervousness and anxiety and medical problems. According to National Traffic Highway Administration accidents provoked by seniors and death of driver over 65 years old have greatly increased. I believe that a vision and hearing exam should be enforced along with a mental health assessment to all senior drivers every year as a condition to keep their privilege of driving. Furthermore, the department of highway safety and motor vehicles of every state should analyze that not only senses and mental conditions can lead to vehicle accidents some other health disorders related to the cardia and respiratory system may influence as well.  

    This topic interests me because the Department of highway safety and motor vehicles of Florida have done nothing to address this matter and we are constantly hearing news about senior drivers who have lost their vehicle control, or they have fallen asleep driving and crash into business and private residences. I have also noticed that seniors in general drive under the speed limit and this increase the traffic in the roads. 

Senior Drivers: Because of high accident rates and the increasing risk elderly drivers impose on roadway safety, advocates want drivers' licensing requirements across the nation to become more stringent as drivers age

     It is a fact that senses in senior people begin to diminish. This is a natural processrelated to age. However at the age of 75 senses are greatly affected and some mental conditions may arise in mostly of the cases. Older adults have slower reaction time, depth perception changes (another car seems farther or closer than it really is), vision problems, hearing problems, decreased ability to focus, feelings of nervousness and anxiety and medical problems. According to National Traffic Highway Administration accidents provoked by seniors and death of driver over 65 years old have greatly increased. I believe that a vision and hearing exam should be enforced along with a mental health assessment to all senior drivers every year as a condition to keep their privilege of driving. Furthermore, the department of highway safety and motor vehicles of every state should analyze that not only senses and mental conditions can lead to vehicle accidents some other health disorders related to the cardia and respiratory system may influence as well.  

    This topic interests me because the Department of highway safety and motor vehicles of Florida have done nothing to address this matter and we are constantly hearing news about senior drivers who have lost their vehicle control, or they have fallen asleep driving and crash into business and private residences. I have also noticed that seniors in general drive under the speed limit and this increase the traffic in the roads.

Requirements for Research Paper

Research: Writing Like a Scholar

You will now write a complete research paper. A research paper is an expanded essay that presents your own interpretation, evaluation, or argument, using what knowledge is already available on the subject. A research paper involves studying a topic in order to find the best possible information in that field. Your paper must present your own opinions and ideas supported by your research, correctly credited to the original authors and organizations. 

Basic Requirements:

·         Length: 900-1,500 words. A minimum of 900 words is required in order for your essay to be substantial. What is important is that you get your point across.

·         Organization: Introduction, supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion.

·         Language: Use formal language and avoid the use of first and second person -- avoid references to yourself (NO "I believe, in my opinion" etc.), no personal anecdotes, and do not address the reader (avoid "you" altogether.

·         Documentation: five correctly documented quotes or paraphrases from five adequate sources.

·         Style: APA style is usually used for the type of research you will be doing. Continue in that style unless otherwise stated by your professor.

·         Cross-referncing: You must use in-text citations (also known as in-text references) or signal phrases each time you use the words or ideas of your sources in the essay. Cross-reference your work as explained in your handbook. The handbook is especially necessary for this essay.

·         Support: You'll need a minimum of five sources. Support your ideas with expert opinion, facts, statistics, and other information you find in your research. It is a mistake to create a Frankenstein research paper by copying and pasting.

Rubric and Procedures

Rubric and Research Paper Procedures: Persuasive Argument Research Paper

Rubric (a more detailed rubric will be used explaining how the points will be assigned): 

·         Use the topic you chose in Discussion D2.2 Choose a Topic/Thesis Statement If you are not comfortable with the topic you chose, see "If you wish to change topics" below. 

·         Take a position: This is not merely a pro/con paper where you list both sides of an argument.  In this paper, you will take a side. Know your position.

·         State the opposition's viewpoint: Because this is an argument, you must bring up the opposition's position and do your best to establish counter arguments to refute it.

·         Do more research: A minimum of five references is required for this paper. They must all be from different sources.

·         Write in formal English: This is a research paper, so keep to the formal third person (avoid "I" and "You") and avoid personal anecdotes.

·         Proofread carefully! If you are not sure of your writing skills, you may go to one of the MDC campuses to the Writing Lab where tutors are available. You may also use  free online tutoring through Smartthinking.com. Go to the link under Tools and Resources (side menu) to find out about this resource.

·         Revise, edit, and proofread. I can't stress this enough.

·         Format correctly according the the documentation style your professor assigns. To assure that your Microsoft Word program does not force those extra spaces on you, remember to go to Paragraph > and click on the bos on the left-had corner that reads "do not add extra spaces between like paragraphs."