1. Research Paper It is very important that you read several sources of informa

1. Research Paper
It is very important that you read several sources of information before you start writing your paper. Sources
should include a combination of books, journal articles, newspaper articles, and web pages. In some case,
printed books and journal articles may be available on the web or else you can find them in the library. There
should be a minimum of five references listed in your bibliography at the end of your essay, in which at least
three sources have to be a scholarly source from an independent technical expert. An independent scholarly
source could be a technical book from the library or a scientific journal article. Reports by partisan advocates
are not independent or scholarly, even if they use expository writing.
After you have done a broad search and have a good perspective of the diverse ideas, then it is time to use
critical thinking to focus your understanding of the subject into a manageable size to cover in your research
paper.
2. Essay Format
a. Your writing should be a minimum of 5 pages (NOT including Title and Reference pages)
b. Use a 12-point font
c. Use Times New Roman font
d. Use normal margins (1 inch top, bottom, and sides)
e. Use double-spaced lines
f. Include the Title and Reference pages
g. DO NOT add extra spaces between paragraphs
3. The argumentative research paper consists of an introduction in which the writer clearly introduces the topic
and informs his audience exactly which stance he intends to take; this stance is often identified as the thesis
statement. An important goal of the argumentative research paper is persuasion, which means the topic chosen
should be debatable or controversial. Write a 5-7 page paper in which you critically analyze the arguments of
both sides of the issue and try to persuade the reader one way as oppose to another. Your argument should be
logical (you should consider the big picture, including social/cultural context, economics, feasibility, etc.) You
must discuss the application and implication of your view (on your specific topic) on our future security
of our public health.