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Parameters

Each student will pick a research topic (see examples below) and do one of the following:

o Write a 750 – 1000-word research essay, complete with introduction, thesis, 3-5 body paragraphs, conclusion, and works cited page.

Topics 

Students will choose their own topic, subject to approval of the instructor. Topics will be on one of the  following categories:

o Describe/explain the background and perspective of and debunk a conspiracy theory (past or present).

Examples: Pizzagate Conspiracy; Q-Anon; Black Helicopters; Denver Airport; George  Soros,  etc.

o Argue for or against a specific policy in local/state/federal government or at CCCC.

Examples: Medicare for All; Legalizing Psilocybin; Electoral College, etc.