Reserved for HIFSA

***Each [art is its own paper and should be written as such- its own cover page and length requirements***

PART 1

Read through the list of research topics (Attached Separately). Select three (3) topics that interest you most and identify two (2) credible sources for each topic. Note: This is one (1) of several parts that will build toward a final draft of your persuasive writing research paper.

Write a one to two (1-2) page paper in which you:

1. Explain the reason for selecting topic one (1),      identify the audience, and provide a preliminary thesis statement. 
2. Explain the reason for selecting topic two (2),      identify the audience, and provide a preliminary thesis statement. 
3. Explain the reason for selecting topic three (3),      identify the audience, and provide a preliminary thesis statement. 
4. Identify and document six (6) credible sources (two (2)      for each topic) that you would expect to use. Note: Wikipedia and other      Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting guidelines:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font      (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA      or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional      instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the      assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title,      and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in      the required page length. 

PART 2

The second part of the assignment is to choose one of the topics that you chose from above and write a one to two (1-2) page research proposal in which you:

1. Identify the topic you selected and explain two (2)      reasons for using it.
2. Include a defensible, relevant thesis statement in the      first paragraph. 
3. Describe three (3) major characteristics of your      audience (official position, decision-making power, current view on topic,      other important characteristic).
4. Describe the paper’s scope and outline the major      sections.
5. Identify and explain the questions to be answered.
6. Explain your research plan, including the methods of      researching and organizing research.  
7. Document at least three (3) primary sources and three      (3) secondary sources. Use credible, academic sources available through      Strayer University’s Resource Center. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites      do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting guidelines:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font      (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA      or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional      instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the      assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title,      and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in      the required page length. 

PART 3

The Third part of the assignment is to use your thesis statement and research, present the problem that needs to be addressed with your proposed solution. 

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

1. Provide an appropriate title and an interesting opening      paragraph to appeal to your stated audience (appeal with logic, ethics, or      emotion). 
2. Include a defensible, relevant thesis statement in the      first paragraph. (Revised from Part 2)
3. Describe the history and status of the issue and      provide an overview of the problem(s) that need to be addressed. This      should be one or two (1-2) paragraphs.
4. Explain the first problem (economic, social, political,      environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.) and provide      support for your claims. This should be one or two (1-2) paragraphs.
5. Explain the second problem (economic, social,      political, environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.). and      provide support for your claims. This should be one or two (1-2)      paragraphs.
6. Explain the third problem (economic, social, political,      environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.) and provide      support for your claims. This should be one or two (1-2) paragraphs.
7. Provide a concluding paragraph that summarizes the      stated problems and promises a solution. 
8. Develop a coherently structured paper with an      introduction, body, and conclusion.
9. Use effective transitional words, phrases, and      sentences throughout the paper.
10. Support claims with at least three (3) quality,      relevant references. Use credible, academic sources available through      Strayer University’s Resource Center. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites      do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting guidelines:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font      (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references      must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for      any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the      assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and      the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the      required assignment page length. 

Note: Submit your assignment to the designated plagiarism program so that you can make revisions before submitting your paper to your professor. 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Recognize the elements and correct use of a thesis      statement. 
• Recognize the use of summary, paraphrasing, and      quotation to communicate the main points of a text.
• Analyze the rhetorical strategies of ethos, pathos,      logos in writing samples and for incorporation into essays or      presentations.
• Prepare a research project that supports an argument      with structure and format appropriate to the genre.
• Recognize how to organize ideas with transitional      words, phrases, and sentences.
• Incorporate relevant, properly documented sources to      substantiate ideas.
• Write clearly and concisely about selected topics using      proper writing mechanics.  
• Use technology and information resources to research      selected issues for this course.