Research 2

The final paper should contain:

Of course, feel free to add to this. For example, have your group create a survey, then use the results in your paper.

	Final Research Project This research paper is traditional in nature. Please use your handbook to help with formatting and process. You must use the formal formatting as shown on pages 168-182 in Quick Access. Moreover, please include a cover page.	The final research project should be from eight to ten pages in length.
In your group, choose a topic that all of you have strong feelings about--it should in one way of another focus on language -- some topics that are hot right now: the English only movement; "genderspeak;" the language of prejudice; diminutives; having an important title versus actual rank; getting a raise versus getting a title; a college's requirement of learning a second language for degree fulfillment; gangsta speech; a culture's right to a language; the deaf community's right to not have their children hear; language as a form of dominion; marginalization due to lack of vocabulary; and language as power.
one paragraph about the audience you intend on a separate cover sheet
an introduction with a thesis
three citations from periodical (either magazines, journals or newspapers)
two citations from at least two articles from the Internet
at least one summary of an article
an interview with a stakeholder
paragraphs depicting your observations of the problem
paragraphs discussing your reflections about the issue
paragraphs explaining your solutions
and a conclusion.

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