This paper has been divided into 5 parts. The first part is neeed by July 14th, the second part needed by July 21st, the third part is needed by July 31st, the fourth part is needed by August 7, and the 5th and final part is needed by August 14. If you can help me that way, that would be perfect. Assignment 1: Research Topics with Explanation (Due date July 14, 2016) worth 100 points Read through the list of research topics on which to write a research paper. Select three (3) topics that interest you most and identify two (2) credible sources for each topic. Note: This is one (1) of several parts that will build toward a final draft of your persuasive writing research paper. TOPICS (please let me know what 3 topics you have chosen) 1) Should taxes on people making over $250,000 a year be changed? 2) Should Transportation Security (TSA) regulations be changed? 3) Should regulations for home schools be changed? 4) Should funding for the U.S. space program be changed? 5) Should changes be made to the regulations for foods that are served in public schools? 6) Should changes be made to regulations for mental health drugs for minors? 7) Should regulations be changed regarding genetically altering plants and/or animals? 8) Should the Family and Medical Leave Act be changed? 9) Should taxes on alcohol and tobacco be increased to help pay for rising medical costs? 10) Should regulations regarding the use of cell phones while driving be standardized? 11) Should the instant replay used in the NFL be applied to other sports? 12) Should regulations regarding payment of college athletes be changed? 13) Should minors who commit violent crimes be tried as adults? 14) Should child welfare regulations be changed? 15) Should DUI (driving under the influence) laws be changed? 16) Should sex offender registration laws be changed? 17) Should laws governing student laws be changed? 18) Should laws governing nursing homes be changed? 19) Should children of parents who do not allow them to be vaccinated be allowed to attend public school? 20) Should unemployment regulations and benefits be changed? 21) Should rules requiring all members of a jury to agree for conviction be changed? 22) Should financial incentives be offered to high school students to perform well on standardized tests? 23) Should the government offer tax credits for the purchase of hybrid or alternative energy vehicles? 24) Should the U.S. Government prohibit companies from outsourcing jobs to people in foreign countries that do not have unions and / or fair labor laws? 25) Should the U.S. government provide financial assistance to people whose retirement funds were invested in the stock of companies that may have used unethical accounting practices (e.g., Enron, Arthur Andersen, etc.)? 26) Should colleges and universities expel students who are caught cheating on exams and / or plagiarizing their homework assignments? 27) Should the U.S. prohibit trade ...

1. This paper has been divided into 5 parts. The first part is neeed
by July 14th, the second part needed by July 21st, the third part
is needed by July 31st, the fourth part is needed by August 7,
and the 5th and final part is needed by August 14. If you can
help me that way, that would be perfect.
Assignment 1: Research Topics with Explanation (Due date July
14, 2016)
worth 100 points
Read through the list of research topics on which to write a
research paper. Select three (3) topics that interest you most and
identify two (2) credible sources for each topic. Note: This is
one (1) of several parts that will build toward a final draft of
your persuasive writing research paper.
TOPICS (please let me know what 3 topics you have chosen)
1) Should taxes on people making over $250,000 a year be
changed?
2) Should Transportation Security (TSA) regulations be
changed?
3) Should regulations for home schools be changed?
4) Should funding for the U.S. space program be changed?
5) Should changes be made to the regulations for foods that are
served in public schools?
6) Should changes be made to regulations for mental health
drugs for minors?
7) Should regulations be changed regarding genetically altering
plants and/or animals?

2. 8) Should the Family and Medical Leave Act be changed?
9) Should taxes on alcohol and tobacco be increased to help pay
for rising medical costs?
10) Should regulations regarding the use of cell phones while
driving be standardized?
11) Should the instant replay used in the NFL be applied to
other sports?
12) Should regulations regarding payment of college athletes be
changed?
13) Should minors who commit violent crimes be tried as
adults?
14) Should child welfare regulations be changed?
15) Should DUI (driving under the influence) laws be changed?
16) Should sex offender registration laws be changed?
17) Should laws governing student laws be changed?

3. 18) Should laws governing nursing homes be changed?
19) Should children of parents who do not allow them to be
vaccinated be allowed to attend public school?
20) Should unemployment regulations and benefits be changed?
21) Should rules requiring all members of a jury to agree for
conviction be changed?
22) Should financial incentives be offered to high school
students to perform well on standardized tests?
23) Should the government offer tax credits for the purchase of
hybrid or alternative energy vehicles?
24) Should the U.S. Government prohibit companies from
outsourcing jobs to people in foreign countries that do not have
unions and / or fair labor laws?
25) Should the U.S. government provide financial assistance to
people whose retirement funds were invested in the stock of
companies that may have used unethical accounting practices
(e.g., Enron, Arthur Andersen, etc.)?
26) Should colleges and universities expel students who are
caught cheating on exams and / or plagiarizing their homework
assignments?

4. 27) Should the U.S. prohibit trade with countries that have poor
records on human rights?
28) Should vehicles (cars, trucks, vans, SUVs) be required to
have backup cameras?
29) Should all U.S. students be required to take four years of
foreign language in high school?
30) Should the state and / or federal government provide
subsidies to organic farmers?
31) Should all states require motorcyclists and passengers to
wear helmets?
32) Should state and local governments provide health insurance
only for retirees who have served 20 years in government
service?
33) Should your state or local government enact different laws
regarding certain animals (e.g., pit bulls)?
Write a one to two (1-2) page paper in which you:
1.
Explain the reason for selecting topic one (1), identify the
audience, and provide a preliminary thesis statement.
2.
Explain the reason for selecting topic two (2), identify the
audience, and provide a preliminary thesis statement.

5. 3.
Explain the reason for selecting topic three (3), identify the
audience, and provide a preliminary thesis statement.
4.
Identify and document six (6) credible sources (two (2) for each
topic) that you would expect to use. Note: Wikipedia and other
Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting guidelines:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size
12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow
APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for
any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title,
and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not
included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
Recognize the elements and correct use of a thesis statement.
Associate the features of audience, purpose, and text with
various genres.
Recognize correct APA documentation and reasons to document
and avoid plagiarism.
Write clearly and concisely about selected topics using proper
writing mechanics.
Use technology and information resources to research selected
issues for this course.
Assignment 2: Research Proposal – Thesis, Major Points, and
Plan (Due July 21)
worth 120 points
Select a topic on which your persuasive writing paper will be
focused.

6. Write a one to two (1-2) page research proposal in which you:
1.
Identify the topic you selected and explain two (2) reasons for
using it.
2.
Include a defensible, relevant thesis statement in the first
paragraph.
3.
Describe three (3) major characteristics of your audience
(official position, decision-making power, current view on
topic, other important characteristic).
4.
Describe the paper’s scope and outline the major sections.
5.
Identify and explain the questions to be answered.
6.
Explain your research plan, including the methods of
researching and organizing research.
7.
Document at least three (3) primary sources and three (3)
secondary sources. Use credible, academic sources available
through Strayer University’s Resource Center. Note: Wikipedia
and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting guidelines:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size
12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow
APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for
any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the

7. student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the
date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
Recognize the elements and correct use of a thesis statement.
Write a research proposal that states the claim and scope of the
research project.
Outline the main sections of the research project.
Devise an ordered research plan to obtain appropriate resources.
Write clearly and concisely about selected topics using proper
writing mechanics.
Use technology and information resources to research selected
issues for this course.
Assignment 3: Persuasive Paper Part 1: A Problem Exists (Due
July 31)
worth 150 points
Using your thesis statement and research, present the problem
that needs to be addressed with your proposed solution. Note:
Your solution, advantages, and challenges, will be in Parts 2
and 3.
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
1.
Provide an appropriate title and an interesting opening
paragraph to appeal to your stated audience (appeal with logic,
ethics, or emotion).
2.
Include a defensible, relevant thesis statement in the first
paragraph. (Revised from Assignment 2)
3.
Describe the history and status of the issue and provide an
overview of the problem(s) that need to be addressed. This

8. should be one or two (1-2) paragraphs.
4.
Explain the first problem (economic, social, political,
environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.) and
provide support for your claims. This should be one or two (1-
2) paragraphs.
5.
Explain the second problem (economic, social, political,
environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.). and
provide support for your claims. This should be one or two (1-
2) paragraphs.
6.
Explain the third problem (economic, social, political,
environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.) and
provide support for your claims. This should be one or two (1-
2) paragraphs.
7.
Provide a concluding paragraph that summarizes the stated
problems and promises a solution.
8.
Develop a coherently structured paper with an introduction,
body, and conclusion.
9.
Use effective transitional words, phrases, and sentences
throughout the paper.
10.
Support claims with at least three (3) quality, relevant
references. Use credible, academic sources available through
Strayer University’s Resource Center. Note: Wikipedia and
other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

9. Your assignment must follow these formatting guidelines:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size
12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references
must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the
date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
Assignment 4: Persuasive Paper Part 2:
Solution
and Advantages (Due August 7)
worth 200 points
Using feedback from your professor and classmates, revise Part
1 and develop the solution and identify the advantages of the
solution. Note: The disadvantages or challenges with your
answers will be in Part 3.
Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:
Provide Part I: Revision of A Problem Exists (3-4 pages)
1. Revise, using feedback from the professor and classmates,
your Persuasive Paper Part I: A Problem Exists.
Develop Part 2: