myself

I would have to assume there is a big chunk of me in my paper, but it definitely is still just an assignment. once assigned, and after all the complaints, what really goes into it - in order to make sure i don't explode with boredom- is all me.

i choose the topic - my paper has to be on something that i find interesting. I WILL NOT be writing 8 pages or reading 45 sources on something i dont like at all. in this choice, i can see something about myself and my personality. (obviously i chose something boring... but not really!)

i choose how i lay it out and research it. - as opposed to just finding sources and info, i choose to delve deeper and look at my actual topic (That im interested in!) in life today. i see how i react to it, how i relate wih it, and how Im involved at all with it. my argument bases are how i want them to be made and solely reflect my needs or opinions.

though im inside of it, it will always, to me, be just another assignment(just like all the others before it, too) I do occasionally get into the research and arguments of the topic, since it is one i like (i chose it...), however, i could never write a paper about it on my own. why would someone ever do that? There are other time-comsuming venues, like breathing, watching ants carry a twig somewhere, online gaming, or even friendship!

okay? i did all that? do i need to write it here? I'm guessing so....

main idea: irradiating foods is important to help reduce illnesses and is perfectly safe.
argument is clear and well put. good support, and facts. also, the argument is arguable.
can easily cover 8-10 pages

transitions are smooth and guide readers well, and there is an abundance of credible research!

research methods

i have been researching alot of journal articles about the way and how fast technology is changing how the new generation does things. when i find an article, often, it points out different things (because its not entirely focused on my argument...) so i take those different things and search for them, and read the background information of my original articles...

this process is helping me figure out supporting ideas and concepts that i would otherwise have totally missed.


by the way, i have reviewed my topic, and have re-focused... on the way a change in technology offers a change in lifestyles. ish...

globalization

hmmm i plan on researching and reporting on how conflicts in Israel and tension in the European nations could be caused or related to the United States and allies' involvement in the Middle - East.

im fairly interested in the political causes and effects of war or tension and i would like to research how they affect neighboring regions.

I think thats all i have to do.... so.... yeah