Like others have said, this class requires a lot of writing and majority of your grade depends on the research paper. Choose a topic that is interesting to you and find as much information about it as possible. Take into account that your research question can not be too broad or narrow, rather just narrow enough where you can still find enough information on your topic. It is very important to plan ahead and start on your research paper early. Do not work on your paper last minute or you will risk taking this class again. It is a good idea to take this paper one step at a time. Breaking your paper apart and writing it in sections makes it an easier task to achieve. Also, have a teacher or a writing center tutor to peer review your paper. They will give you the needed feedback and locate any errors that your paper might have. My research topic was about marijuana legalization in California and its effect on the crime rate in urban areas. During my research I found it helpful to use as many sources as you can. That means using books, peer-review journals, internet sources, and if possible interviewing people who can contribute to your paper. Overall, the research paper is not as bad as it seems as long as you start early and write a section at a time. I am not a good writer, however after taking this class I know my writing skills have improved. Practice makes perfect. Good luck and plan ahead!
Peter La
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