academic research essay

2000 word final draft

10 sources total - 7 academic, scholarly, and/or peer-reviewed

You will be writing an academic essay using informative, persuasive, and/or narrative writing in order to make an argument. Choose a topic you are passionate about. If you don't care about your topic, research will be painful. It may be helpful, but is not required, to choose a topic that is related to your major–this could be a solid way to start out your academic career in that field.