For your final research paper, you have a choice of two different assignments. Option 1 builds off of the first two papers you have written in this course. Option 2 invites you to go in a different direction and analyze a representation of prison in American media.

Option 1:Problem/SolutionWrite a 10-15page paperidentifying a problem within the American prison systemand proposing a workable solution to that problem. Your solution should be detailed and well-researched. You should consider any solutions to this problem that have already been proposed, and either refute those proposals (explain why theywouldn’t work or are not practical) or incorporate them into your own solution.Remember, this is an argument: you are arguing (1) that this problem exists, (2) that a solution to this problem is necessary, and (3) that your proposal would be an effectivesolution to the problem.You may use work from your previous two papersin this classas part of thisfinal paper.For example, your problem paper could become the first part of your problem/solution paper. However, all previously written work MUST be thoroughly edited, revised, and integratedinto your final paper. You may NOT use any previous work from outside of thiscourse.

For your final research paper, you have a choice of two different assignments. Option 1 builds off of the first two papers you have written in this course. Option 2 invites you to go in a different direction and analyze a representation of prison in American media.

Option 1:Problem/SolutionWrite a 10-15page paperidentifying a problem within the American prison systemand proposing a workable solution to that problem. Your solution should be detailed and well-researched. You should consider any solutions to this problem that have already been proposed, and either refute those proposals (explain why theywouldn’t work or are not practical) or incorporate them into your own solution.Remember, this is an argument: you are arguing (1) that this problem exists, (2) that a solution to this problem is necessary, and (3) that your proposal would be an effectivesolution to the problem.You may use work from your previous two papersin this classas part of thisfinal paper.For example, your problem paper could become the first part of your problem/solution paper. However, all previously written work MUST be thoroughly edited, revised, and integratedinto your final paper. You may NOT use any previous work from outside of thiscourse.

Research and Sources Both of these paper topics require research, but the amount and type of research that is necessary will depend on each individual topic. It is up to you to determine how much research is appropriate for your final paper.Rather than trying to hit an arbitrary number of source citations, you should do as much research as is necessary to thoroughly support your argument with credible, relevant information. If you’re having trouble determining whether you’re using enough research, come see me for help! Of course, all sources must be properly cited in MLA format (in-text citations AND Works Cited page).