College/Career/Military Exploration
Research Project
The 2015-2016 Senior Research Paper is designed to allow you, the student, the opportunity to research a topic that is especially relevant to you. In past years, students have researched a topic that was "loosely" related to their projects. This year, students will be exploring topics in a way that is much more practical and beneficial.
The requirements have mostly remained the same. You will write an 8-paragraph informational essay following MLA guidelines. You are expected to have at least 5 sources on your working bibliography, and you must use at least 3 sources in your final paper with correct in-text citations.
Possible topics include:
College/University--Discuss 3 different colleges/universities
Career--Discuss 3 different career options
Military Branch/Military Occupational Speciality (MOS)--For this essay, you have two options:
The requirements have mostly remained the same. You will write an 8-paragraph informational essay following MLA guidelines. You are expected to have at least 5 sources on your working bibliography, and you must use at least 3 sources in your final paper with correct in-text citations.
Possible topics include:
College/University--Discuss 3 different colleges/universities
- Include historical information, different degree programs, and any other pertinent information that would be of interest when deciding where to attend.
Career--Discuss 3 different career options
- Provide information about wages, skills required, and anything of relevance when discussing a potential career field.
Military Branch/Military Occupational Speciality (MOS)--For this essay, you have two options:
- Discuss three different branches of the US armed forces. Provide historical and relevant information that would be of use when deciding which branch is right for you.
- Discuss three different Military Occupational Specialities (e.g., infantry, military police, radio operator), what these jobs entail, and any other information that would be of use when choosing a field.
Sample Outline Templates
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