While every professor is free to modify assignments to fit their particular section of ENGL 102, there are some common assignments that may be assigned in your section. This top-level page provides resources that may be helpful for a common final assignment. On sub-pages, you will find additional information and resources for other assignments commonly used in ENGL 102.
PLEASE REFER TO YOUR SPECIFIC COURSE SYLLABUS AND YOUR PROFESSOR FOR DETAILS REGARDING YOUR PARTICULAR ASSIGNMENT.
Below is an overview of the suggested final assignment; PLEASE REFER TO YOUR COURSE SYLLABUS AND YOUR PROFESSOR FOR THE SPECIFICS OF YOUR ASSIGNMENT.
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For the final research paper, you need to identify a contemporary, real, local problem and its causes, and then propose feasible solutions that address those causes. Here is an abbreviated description of the assignment:
You can find local resources to use for research listed in other boxes on this page.
When researching topics more focused on your local community, sometimes it can be harder to know where to begin. Clearly agencies and organizations are getting information from somewhere, but who has it and how can you go about accessing it?
Some of the richest sources of local community information can be found in county and city government websites. Often, they will have links to many different departments throughout the city or county, and can provide you with insight into current issues the city or county is dealing with.
Additionally, local non-profit agencies are frequently on the front lines addressing local issues. However, obtaining data from non-profit organizations may not be as straightforward as looking on their websites; in many cases, you may need to call the agency directly to gather information.
Several upstate-area newspapers are accessible to a greater or lesser degree online, either through their current website, or via online archives. See the links below for access.