ASSIGNMENT: SHORT RESEARCH ESSAY (8-10 pages)
Write a research essay on the topic of mass shootings.
THIS IS
NOT AN ARGUMENT ESSAY. What you will be doing is inquiring about
the topic. You are exploring the topic, NOT TAKING A SIDE FOR OR
AGAINST a particular issue related to the topic. The exercise is
to explore the topic rationally and with intellectual balance.
It is a brief overview of the topic without having to make a
case for or against anything. This assignment is the essence of
inquiry. The challenge is to find and evaluate sources so that
your essay covers the topic without bias. YES, you may include
the sources we’ve covered in the modules for your essay~!
The topic of mass shootings, as we’ve seen in the modules, is
quite large. Here are some suggestions of areas to explore:
➢ How are mass shootings defined?
➢ What is the landscape of solutions being offered, and what
are the shortcomings of each solution?
➢ What are some of the theories of what causes mass
shootings?
➢ Personal reflection on topic. What was most
surprising/interesting that you found in your research?
Explain why.
Your research essay must possess the following:
1. RESEARCH that generates 8-10 pages of research writing
2. ORGANIZED research essay; USE AN OUTLINE TO CREATE
ORGANIZATION
3. Paragraphs that INCORPORATE SOURCE INFORMATION
4. Complete a WORKS CITED page of the sources you used and IN-
TEXT CITATIONS THROUGHOUT.
FORMAT REQUIREMENTS:
1. MLA FORMAT
2. 8-10 pages of writing.
3. WORKS CITED PAGE of at least 10 sources.
GRAMMAR DOESN’T NEED TO BE PERFECT PLEASE CAUSE I’M NOT A NATIVE!
IN THE ESSAYS, PLEASE DISCUSS:
1. WHAT IS MASS SHOOTINGS
2. CAUSES, MAIN FACTORS OF MASS SHOOTINGS
3. the Contagion Effect of Media Coverage REGARDING MASS SHOOTING
4. MASS SHOOTINGS Impact on Communities
5. ANY TOPIC THAT YOU THINK CAN IMPROVE THE ESSAY :))
* Please include some quotes with correct format of in-text citations.
Along with arcticles that you find yourself, please also include quotes and informations from these article:
1. Mass Shootings Can Be Contagious-1.docx
2. Media Contagion Is Factor in Mass Shootings, Study Says.docx
3. haha.pdf which is “Mass Shootings: The Role of the Media in
Promoting Generalized Imitation”
4. “Coverage of mass shootings threatens public safety. Let’s fix it.”
LINK: https://www.cjr.org/united_states_project/mass-shooting-contagion-guidelines-the-trace.php
5. “What Do We Need To Learn About Preventing Mass Shootings?”
LINK: https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/do-we-need-learn-preventing-mass-shootings
* PLEASE HELP ME FIND 5 MORE SOURCES AND INCLUDE THEM INTO THE WRITING!!!
THANK YOU!!!!
