Develop a working knowledge
• Narrow the subject
• Pose research questions
• Do some preliminary reading to determine if this topic is for you
Tentative thesis statement needed
Identify one person who has made an impact on society or the world. Was the impact negative or positive? What changes occurred because of this person? What could the person have done differently? Compare the person to a contemporary figure who is making an impact. (If the person you chose is contemporary, then compare the person to a figure in a previous generation.) Explore different types of leadership styles and match a style with the person you selected? How did/does the leadership style contribute to the overall success or downfall of the person? This research must be analytical, not biographical. Limit the biographical details to no more than 25% of the essay.
