The research essay is about progress

Format: MLA format and documentation of library and Internet sources will be required. This paper will be 6 pages (1500 words), have a clear thesis, introduction, body and conclusion.
 
Topic: The topic of the research essay is about “progress.” Students will evaluate, assess, and articulate different theories as well as their own ideas about what constitutes “progress.” Apart from analyzing competing ideas concerning progress, students will be challenged to critically think about the relationship between progress.
 
Structure: begin with an introduction that outlines the purpose and topics of your essay. The First body paragraph will define the relationship between regression and progress. Be specific in formulating ideas about the role regression plays in progression and vice versa. Explore the concept of a “progress trap” and define healthy progress. The second body paragraph will address Mary Daly- conception of progress. Articulate her ideas and support your interpretation. The Third body paragraph will review David Hume- concept of progress in terms of standards of thinking.  Articulate his ideas and support your interpretation. The fourth body paragraph will address Immanuel Kant- contribution to the progression of thought. Articulate his ideas and support your interpretation. The fifth body paragraph will assess Thomas Kuhn- observations about the progression of ideas and scientific revolutions. Articulate his ideas and support your interpretation. The sixth body paragraph will be self-reflective, where you will provide information on what you think has defined progress in your life. End with a summative conclusion. 



Research Essay Prompt
See Course Agenda in Syllabus for Due Date
Essay must be submitted to LiveText

Learning Objectives:
1.	Analyze readings and multimedia sources
2.	Gain increased competency in writing
3.	Learn writing structure
4.	Gain increased competency in argumentation
5.	Develop ability to follow instructions/guidelines
6.	Explore concepts of “progress”
7.	Learn the process of research and develop research skills
8.	Explore/develop personal Beliefs
9.	Explore opinions and beliefs that relate to personal beliefs

Format:MLA format and documentation of library and Internet sources will be required. This paper will be 6 pages (1500 words), have a clear thesis, introduction, body and conclusion. 

Topic:The topic of the research essay is about “progress.” Students will evaluate, assess, and articulate different theories as well as their own ideas about what constitutes “progress.” Apart from analyzing competing ideas concerning progress, students will be challenged to critically think about the relationship between progress.

Structure: begin with an introduction that outlines the purpose and topics of your essay. The First body paragraph will define the relationship between regression and progress. Be specific in formulating ideas about the role regression plays in progression and vice versa. Explore the concept of a “progress trap” and define healthy progress. The second body paragraph will address Mary Daly- conception of progress. Articulate her ideas and support your interpretation. The Third body paragraph will review David Hume- concept of progress in terms of standards of thinking. Articulate hisideas and support your interpretation. The fourthbody paragraph will address Immanuel Kant- contribution to the progression of thought. Articulate his ideas and support your interpretation.Thefifth body paragraph will assess Thomas Kuhn- observations about the progression of ideas and scientific revolutions. Articulate his ideas and support your interpretation.The sixth body paragraph will be self-reflective, where you will provide information on what you think has defined progress in your life. End with a summative conclusion.

References:See the Annotated Bibliography Prompt for instructions on references.

Livetext: Students must submit both their paper with works cited page and outline to LiveText

Research Outline

1.	Introduction
a.	Hook:
b.	Information needed in order to understand the essay (optional):
c.	Thesis:
d.	Main Ideas: 
e.	Significance/relevance:
2.	1st Body Paragraph
a.	Topic Sentence: define regression and progress
b.	Argument:
c.	Support:
d.	Analyze Evidence:
e.	Conclude argument:
f.	Transition to next idea:
3.	2nd Body Paragraph
a.	Topic Sentence: Mary Daly
b.	Argument:
c.	Support:
d.	Analyze Evidence:
e.	Conclude argument:
f.	Transition to next idea:
4.	3rd Body Paragraph
a.	Topic Sentence: David Hume
b.	Argument:
c.	Support:
d.	Analyze Evidence:
e.	Conclude argument:
f.	Transition to next idea:
5.	4thBody Paragraph
a.	Topic Sentence:Immanuel Kant
b.	Argument:
c.	Support:
d.	Analyze Evidence:
e.	Conclude argument:
f.	Transition
6.	5th Body Paragraph
a.	Topic Sentence: Thomas Kuhn
b.	Argument:
c.	Support:
d.	Analyze Evidence:
e.	Conclude argument:
f.	Transition
7.	6th Body Paragraph
a.	Topic Sentence: self-reflection, where you will provide information on what you think has defined progress in your life.
b.	Argument:
c.	Support:
d.	Analyze Evidence:
e.	Conclude argument:
f.	Transition
8.	Conclusion
a.	Significance/relevance:Define progress in your life
b.	Main Ideas: 
c.	Thesis:
d.	End with the Thesis or with a famous quote:
9.	Sources from Annotated Bibliography
Questions to keep in mind when outlining

1.	Introduction
a.	What statement can I make about my topic that is interesting?
b.	Is there any information my audience needs to know in order to understand the topic of this essay?
c.	What is the main purpose of this essay? What am I trying to accomplish? What will this essay prove?
d.	What ideas support the main purpose of this essay? Do any ideas help me accomplish my above purpose?
e.	What is the larger significance or relevance of my findings or topic?
2.	Body Paragraphs
a.	What statement best summarizes the content of this body paragraph?
b.	What arguments are pertinent to the main purpose of the essay? Should I use a logical, emotional, or ethical (logos, pathos, ethos) argumentation? 
c.	Do I have strong evidence that supports the arguments I want to make? What other groups of people or institutions are likely to agree/disagree with my argument? Are internet sources allowable or should I conduct database research? Are my sources credible?
d.	What is significant or important about the evidence? What connection is there between this evidence and my thesis? Essentially, what is it that the evidence proves? Are there any flaws in the source—bias, assumptions, incorrect information—that need to be assessed?
e.	What is another way I can phrase my topic sentence in order to conclude the main idea of this paragraph strongly.
f.	How does the main point of this paragraph relate to the next main idea represented in my next paragraph?
3.	Conclusions
a.	What is the larger significance of the finding of this essay or the topic in general? Refrain from copying this from your introduction. Come up with another reason as to why your thesis or topic is relevant or important. If you cannot do that, rephrase the significance in your introduction.
b.	How can I refer back to my thesis without directly copying it from the introduction?
c.	Did you propose any solutions in your body paragraphs? If so, what were they? Or are their potential solutions that have yet to be discovered and topics related to your thesis that needs more research?
d.	Is there anything that your reader ought to do or think after reading your paper?
e.	Is there a famous saying, proverb, or quote that relates to your thesis or topic?