Write a brief narrative essay (of around 500 words) where you discuss the topic you have decided to research and write about throughout this semester (see the list of possible topics on next page).
Tell your audience, your fellow classmates and your instructor all of the following:
- the working thesis you have settled on for the start of your project
- how you arrived at this topic
- some of the other ideas you considered in your brainstorming activities
- at leasttwo reasons for choosing this topic (universal value + personal interest)
- what initial library research you have conducted so far/what working knowledge you’ve gathered to date
- what you hope to learn from researching this topic over the course of the semester
Whenever possible, see your chosen topic through a local lens.
As you select a topic, consider that:
- you will be working with this same topic all semester
- your final paper will need to present an argument
The topic I have chosen is: Business: • minimum wage
