Goal
You have hit the pinnacle of this class: the research paper! This is designed to test your argument, synthesis, and critical thinking skills by highlighting how well you can present your findings in an argumentative, persuasive research project.
Overview:
For this assignment, you will write a research project of at least 1500 words on a topic of your choice.
(The topic I chose is “Picture Perfect Pressure: The Influence of Instagram on Teenage Body Image”)
Approaches: 
Fictional: Look at a fictional movie, TV episode, music video, or piece of media and do a close analysis of the “monster/villain” 
Historical: Look at a real-life dictator, serial killer, scientist, social network, etc. and do an analysis of the coverage of the person. 
Scientific: Look at modern science e.g. cloning, Crispr, genetic modification etc. and decide whether that type of science is creating modern heroes or monsters.
Current events: Do a deep dive on a current event like border control, politics, make-up, sports, and analyize whether your topic is helping society or harming it? 
The Steps:
1. Pick an issue related to the broad theme of “monsters” that interest you e.g something from the class. (Completed) 
2. Narrow down the topic to something you can cover in 1500 words e.g. “Is it ethical to conduct cloning research for profit?” or “What modern fear does the monster in Squid Game represent?” (Completed) 
3. Read articles and books, and watch some media clips that interest you on that topic. Make sure to get sources you agree and disagree with (Completed) 
4. Put your sources on your ?? Critical Thinking Challenge