By completing an original research paper of 1200 words on a topic of your choice this assignment will help you establish good research habits early. The paper will include an abstract of 200 words as well a complete reference list using APA format. Students will be graded on the quality of writing and secondary research as well as the structure and organization of their responses as well as the credibility of their argument. Grading Criteria (What constitutes a good assignment?): An abstract Convincing thesis Quality of research Structure and organization Writing quality: correctness, quality, concision Analytical skills Referencing and citations