Why do a research paper?
In plain terms, your job is to generate a thesis based upon a topic that interests you. You will prove that thesis by using your knowledge as well as books and reputable online information. Certainly, you must complete a term paper because it is a graduation requirement, but furthermore, you will learn about the ethics of research, effective writing, and the topic on which you choose to write. You will need to discriminate between valid and invalid sources and you will organize your ideas in a paper of substantial length.
