For Thusday

Please write a short paragraph that accomplishes the following:

• Explains what your general topic and subtopic is. (Subtopic should be suitably specific.)
• Explains exactly what you want to find out about your subtopic.
• Explains why answering your question will contribute to our understanding of the topic.  (Remember this assignment is more than an informative report; your goal is to provide some new, original analysis.)

Here is a sample paragraph based on the condom article we looked at in class:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is facing an epidemic of children as young as ten becoming pregnant or infected with sexually transmitted diseases.  Responses from city health organizations and the school district have generated significant controversy.  In my essay, I plan to understand the nature of this controversy and discover the key areas where conflict exists.  Understanding the key points of disagreement will help us to make the best decisions for our children's health.

Please contact me if you have any problems or questions.