Choose one of the expository purposes or methods of organization explored
this semester (narrative, informative/explanatory, comparison/contrast,
cause/effect, problem/solution or persuasive). Your goal is to write a miniresearch
paper of 750 to 1100 words (3 to 4 pages).
You must choose a topic, create a thesis statement, and determine three main
points to research. Your assignment must contain at least three citations from
three different sources using both paraphrases and direct quotations (either
MLA or APA style) and a Works Cited/References page. This paper should
be well organized and should exhibit proper spelling and punctuation.
