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English 1301 Research Essay

Overview: Students will choose a current youth activist of their choice, and research the background of the activist’s issue and the activist themselves. Students will synthesize their understanding of the topic to include the opposition’s perspective and conclude with a recommendation that attempts to satisfy each perspective presented.

Research: Five (5) to ten (10) academic sources no older than 2015.

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JSTOR Open Access This link opens in a new window
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Race Relations Abstracts
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