Essay Instructions: Below is the assignment and I choose the social problem of drug abuse, feel free to hone in on any aspect of it you see fit or just general drug abuse, may since i am in high school something along that line would work.
Social Problems A Research Experience
Our society has many significant social worth examining. in this study, you will choose some particular aspect of a problem. Given the enviromenta cisis, for example, you might explore the proble of waste disposal. Or, you might research and write about rain forest. Ideally, you will choose a topic that both interest you and concens you, one that you truly care about! In any case, keep an open, questioning mind. Challange you own attitudes and expectations. Be willing to learn about something so that you can know the truth. You will be, in essence, an investigative reporter and a social activist.
Sections (4) for research paper
1-BACKGROUND (background/history, causes, contributing factors); 2-IMPACT (of problem on environment, society, individuals, human impact, cost incurred for problem $$ or emotional; 3-SOLUTIONS (what has been done by gov or private programs, what worked/didn't, why/whynot, what you think solution should be; 4-FINAL ANALYSIS (is there hope, who is to be held responsible)
Body needs min 5 pages max 7 pages
Paper should consist of rough draft, cover sheet, final draft and works cited
The paper needs eight sources (2 books, 2 magazines, 2 internet, 2 newspaper)
BELOW ARE SOME CITED WORK FOR CONSIDERATION, IF SOME CAN BE USED GREAT, BUT NONE HAVE TO BE USED BUT THIS IS HOW THE WORK CITED PAGE SHOULD LOOK, I'M NOT SURE WHAT STYLE THIS IS.
Addleman, Katie. "Addicted to failure: the War On Drugs has funnelled billions into the pockets of criminals, and drug use is higher than ever. Time to kick our bad habit." This Magazine Nov.-Dec. 2009: 16+. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 8 Apr. 2012.
"Drugs: A Definition." Alcohol, Tobacco, and Illicit Drugs. Sandra M. Alters. 2007 ed. Detroit: Gale, 2007. Information Plus Reference Series. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 8 Apr. 2012. "Drugs: A Definition." Alcohol, Tobacco, and Illicit Drugs. Sandra M. Alters. 2007 ed. Detroit: Gale, 2007. Information Plus Reference Series. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 8 Apr. 2012.
"Drug Use and Abuse." Current Issues: Macmillian Social Science Library. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2003. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 8 Apr. 2012.
Hora, Peggy Fulton. "Drug Courts Are a Promising Solution to the Drug Problem." Chemical Dependency. Ed. Roman Espejo. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2011. Opposing Viewpoints. Rpt. from "Through a Glass Gavel: Predicting the Future of Drug Treatment Courts." Future Trends in State Courts. 2009. 134-139. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 9 Apr. 2012.
"New Addiction Medicine Research from University of Waterloo Discussed." Mental Health Weekly Digest 5 Mar. 2012: 115. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 9 Apr. 2012.
"Punishing users doesn't work: experts." Age [Melbourne, Australia] 4 Apr. 2012: 6. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 9 Apr. 2012.
Smith, Phillip. "Drug Courts Are Not a Solution to the Drug Problem." Chemical Dependency. Ed. Roman Espejo. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2011. Opposing Viewpoints. Rpt. from "Twenty Years of Drug Courts??"Results and Misgivings." Drug War Chronicle. 2009. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 9 Apr. 2012.
Vance, Laurence M. "The other unconstitutional war: in addition to our wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya - none of which were authorized by Congress as required by the Constitution - America is fighting the drug war, and losing." The New American 7 Nov. 2011: 20+. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 8 Apr. 2012.
Healy, Michelle. "Sick from 'Spice'? Doctors may not recognize signs." USA Today 19 Mar. 2012: 04D. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 11 Apr. 2012.
