Take a look at this:

In this article, our friend Brian Palmer examines the practice of eating horse meat in the United States.  Although this article is not an example of an academic research essay, it is guided by the same objective: to learn the answer to an interesting question. 

Take a look at the article and note the following:

• How very precise Palmer's subtopic is.
• How Palmer integrates and interprets source material (we will discuss these skills in class).
• The cleverness of the title (if you understand the Mr. Ed reference).