Parameters
Each student will pick a research topic (see examples below) and do one of the following:
o Write a 750 1000-word research essay, complete with introduction, thesis, 3-5 body paragraphs, conclusion, and works cited page.
Topics
Students will choose their own topic, subject to approval of the instructor. Topics will be on one of the following categories:
o Describe/explain the background and perspective of and debunk a conspiracy theory (past or present).
Examples: Pizzagate Conspiracy; Q-Anon; Black Helicopters; Denver Airport; George Soros, etc.
o Argue for or against a specific policy in local/state/federal government or at CCCC.
Examples: Medicare for All; Legalizing Psilocybin; Electoral College, etc.
