This document provides instructions and resources for students to complete a research paper on various topics related to current global issues. It outlines a multi-part process for choosing a topic, developing research questions, finding and citing sources, taking quotes and notes, creating an outline and thesis statement, and assembling the final paper. Students are given examples and guidance at each step. They are also provided with potential topics to research, lists of approved source websites, and a rubric to check that their paper meets assignment requirements.