Term Paper Assignment: Write an academic essay that critically evaluates whether a topic’s claim has a valid scientific basis and is supported by the kind and quality of arguments and evidence being presented. Relate the topic to a definition of science as developed in class. The topic must make a claim(s) to being scientific and not be a topic solely a matter of ethics, religion, economics, politics, or law. A well-developed topic must be submitted by the due date, using a provided format, including primary and secondary sources and the names of those involved, for approval and will constitute 5 points toward the total grade. Late Term Paper topics will not receive 5 points toward the term paper grade. Students are encouraged to consider topics of fringe, quasi, or pseudoscience. No topic mentioned or discussed in the assigned textbook may be used. Possible topics will be discussed. Essays must be original work for this course and not written for another course. The 8-page recommended length does not include the title page, abstract, or references pages.
You can pick the topic but just look at the above instructions and the file I uploaded so you can get an understanding of how to write about the topic you decide.
