Select three (3) topics that interest you most and identify two (2) credible sources for each topic.

Read through the list of research topics (located in the Appendix), or by clicking the link here, on which to write a research paper. 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:

Explain the reason for selecting topic one (1), identify the audience, and provide a preliminary thesis statement.
Explain the reason for selecting topic two (2), identify the audience, and provide a preliminary thesis statement.
Explain the reason for selecting topic three (3), identify the audience, and provide a preliminary thesis statement.
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.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Recognize the elements and correct use of a thesis statement.
Associate the features of audience, purpose, and text with various genres.
Recognize correct APA documentation and reasons to document and avoid plagiarism.
Write clearly and concisely about selected topics using proper writing mechanics.
Use technology and information resources to research selected issues for this course.
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ENG 215 ? Appendices
Appendix D: ENG 215 Topics for Persuasive Writing Research Paper These topics
are to be used for Assignments 1-5.
Assignment 1: Research Topics with Explanation
Assignment 2: Research Proposal ? Thesis, Major points, and Plan
Assignment 3: Persuasive Paper Part I: A Problem Exists
Assignment 4: Persuasive Paper Part 2: Solution and Advantages
Assignment 5: Persuasive Writing Part 3: Possible Disadvantages and
Answers
Some topics focus on the entire county; however, other topics may focus
on states, local areas, and / or businesses.
Topics / Questions
Student Name
1) Should taxes on people making over
$250,000 a year be changed?
2) Should Transportation Security (TSA)
regulations be changed?
3) Should regulations for home schools be
changed?
4) Should funding for the U.S. space
program be changed?
5) Should changes be made to the
regulations for foods that are served in
public schools?
6) Should changes be made to regulations
for mental health drugs for minors?
7) Should regulations be changed
regarding genetically altering plants and/or
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animals?
8) Should the Family and Medical Leave
Act be changed?
9) Should taxes on alcohol and tobacco be
increased to help pay for rising medical
costs?
10) Should regulations regarding the use
of cell phones while driving be
standardized?
11) Should the instant replay used in the
NFL be applied to other sports?
12) Should regulations regarding payment
of college athletes be changed?
13) Should minors who commit violent
crimes be tried as adults?
14) Should child welfare regulations be
changed?
15) Should DUI (driving under the
influence) laws be changed?
16) Should sex offender registration laws
be changed?
17) Should laws governing student laws be
changed?
18) Should laws governing nursing homes
be changed?
19) Should children of parents who do not
allow them to be vaccinated be allowed to
attend public school?
20) Should unemployment regulations and
benefits be changed?
21) Should rules requiring all members of
Show entire document RESEARCH TOPIC SELECTION 1 Topic 1: Should all states require motorcyclists and passengers to wear helmets?
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