DUE DATE: April 17, 2022 @8PM

Interdisciplinary Studies: involves the combination of two or more academic disciplines into one study/activity.

What you’ll be researching: Poverty in Small Towns

Research Question: “Is the curriculum in impoverished neighborhoods equal to that of the rest of the nation?”

Directions (RUBRIC ATTACHED IN FILES BELOW):

--Research and analyze the research question using insights of at least two disciplines from at least two (2) different disciplinary categories. For example, a research paper focused on a question on climate change may include insights from Sociology (Social Sciences) and also Marine Science (Natural Sciences).

RESEARCH PAPER MUST INCLUDE:

--A working thesis statement, and body paragraphs. Include an introductory paragraph or conclusion. 

--Page Length: 5 full written pages, double-spaced, size 12-font in Times New Roman (not including the title sheet and/or not including Works Cited/Reference page).   

--Sources: At least 6 credible/reliable sources, 2 journal articles.

--MLA Format 

--In-text citations must be used throughout the paper. 

--A bibliography page (References or Works Cited) must be included with the research paper, with sources that are properly cited and formatted according to MLA guidelines.  

--Paraphrase or summarize information. TurnItIn will be activated. 

--Should NOT use first- or second-person pronouns (e.g. I, me, we; you, yours, one). Third-person pronouns are acceptable when discussing sources (e.g. he, she, it; his, her, its; him, her, it; himself, herself, itself; they; them; their; themselves. Names of other people are also considered appropriate for third person use). 

RUBRIC ATTACHED IN FILES BELOW (The document is 2 pages long)