Help in English 102 Research proposal 2 pages, 4 paragraphs.

Sample 1

Student's Name

Ms. Woods

ENGL 1302

Due date of the assignment

Your Final Title

As always, this paper will be typed in MLA format. We hit enter only once after our MLA header and then once after our title; we then begin to type. What goes into thesis paragraph? What can you say that will spark interest of your reader early on- what is your hook? Then you will write a lead in, give us a taste of your topic. Next, it would be wise that you introduce your source; their name and their work. Following their introduction, what is their claim they are making about. Afterwards you will give your I statement, and then also tell your reader where you intend to take the reader with your research. Lastly, this paragraph should not exceed eight sentences, if it does then you should edit this paragraph down to eight sentences.

Historical-

We begin with the historical perspective because this demonstrates how far back your argument goes, and where it originated from. For example, if I am writing on the Opioid Epidemic I may want to start with the War on Drugs which would be under the Regan Administration in the 1980’s. How did this argument inform an entire nation that it was acceptable to go to war on poor communities, communities of color, and all those caught in between those realities? How does this show a historical perspective? Without this initial narrative forming in the 1980’s we would not know the ways we are trying to unpack all the harm it did when it comes to stigmatizing people, lack of understanding those who suffer from addiction, and lack of empathy for families who suffer from addiction.

Once you are done, you will need a transitory paragraph. How did the historical perspective inform your claim and how does the author that you mentioned in your historical perspective give insight to your next paragraph?

Social-

Remember to indent each paragraph. The social delves into looking at society views this demographic? Such as stigma, wealth, poverty, race, or disability. How do Americans look at people with addictions, or their families who are touched by addiction?

Transitory paragraph.

Political- The Personal is always Political.

Finally, you will look at the political climate surrounding your issue. Is government over reaching? Are people arguing in the political sphere on how who should love, who should marry, what should you ware, what jobs can you have, what children you can adopt, or where you can live. All encompass the political sphere. Note, there are two spheres public vs private these two ideals will always be in contestation with another.

Transitory paragraph.

Counter argument-

Here you will pick up your naysayer. Read over, HOW TO PLANT A NAYSAYER from your THEY SAY I SAY chapter. This will also be a paragraph.

Your final paragraph is your conclusion. You should summarize your original claim in a different way. You should also mention how this topic affects the American Dream. Do not introduce new information or new scholarship in this paragraph- you are done! Wrap it up with finesse and strong active verbs. Make this paragraph stellar.