Gun Law Research
Associate Level Material
Appendix F
Research Plan
As part of your Research Plan, you must draft a research question for your research paper. A research question, which is more specific and focused than a general topic, is the question that you will answer in your paper. For example, if your general area of interest is Social Security, a potential research question might ask, “How might low-income families save more money under a reformed Social Security plan that includes personal retirement accounts?”
As you develop a research question, keep in mind that you will research sources with both supporting and differing viewpoints. Do not select a narrow or one-sided issue that will limit your research; instead, develop a research question that lends itself to further exploration and debate. What is your topic or area of interest? | Gun Control | In what ways is this topic appropriate for a persuasive essay? | The topic of gun control is very serious due to major vast in crimes that are committed on a day to day basis leaving citizens fed up with the fact that it is very easy for one to obtain a gun. | What is your research question? | With new gun control laws, will crimes committed by guns actually decrease? | How is your research question significant or relevant to the wider community? | Gun control is an issue worldwide. | What background information provides the preliminary grounds for your research? | Information from the news, internet information as well as documented interview and speeches from our political families. | What are some expert or authoritative sources of information for your topic? | President Obama’s speech and deep concern on gun control. | What types of materials do you expect to review for your research paper? | Articles, speeches, interviews, documented crimes and more. | What procedures will you follow to conduct your research? | First I will express a practical argument, then make a list of all things required for my
Appendix F
Research Plan
As part of your Research Plan, you must draft a research question for your research paper. A research question, which is more specific and focused than a general topic, is the question that you will answer in your paper. For example, if your general area of interest is Social Security, a potential research question might ask, “How might low-income families save more money under a reformed Social Security plan that includes personal retirement accounts?”
As you develop a research question, keep in mind that you will research sources with both supporting and differing viewpoints. Do not select a narrow or one-sided issue that will limit your research; instead, develop a research question that lends itself to further exploration and debate. What is your topic or area of interest? | Gun Control | In what ways is this topic appropriate for a persuasive essay? | The topic of gun control is very serious due to major vast in crimes that are committed on a day to day basis leaving citizens fed up with the fact that it is very easy for one to obtain a gun. | What is your research question? | With new gun control laws, will crimes committed by guns actually decrease? | How is your research question significant or relevant to the wider community? | Gun control is an issue worldwide. | What background information provides the preliminary grounds for your research? | Information from the news, internet information as well as documented interview and speeches from our political families. | What are some expert or authoritative sources of information for your topic? | President Obama’s speech and deep concern on gun control. | What types of materials do you expect to review for your research paper? | Articles, speeches, interviews, documented crimes and more. | What procedures will you follow to conduct your research? | First I will express a practical argument, then make a list of all things required for my