Paper Prompt: Write a paper that explores a topic related to drugs in society. See the second page for possible topic ideas. General Guidelines: Essay needs to have a clear and well-developed introduction, body and conclusion. The information/evidence/data is drawn from an array of sources and is well-synthesized, accurate, relevant, and comprehensive to the topic. Essay needs to demonstrate proper use of English conventions such as spelling, grammar, and syntax All writing should be the original work of the student. Specific Submission Requirements: Include a cover page with name, course information, assignment title, semester, date, and word count. All papers must be typed using a word processing program such as Microsoft Word. Underline your thesis statement. The paper should have a 1,000 word min (about 4 pages). Please use 1 inch margins on all sides; Calibri font; 1.5 line spacing; font size 11 for all text. Students should cite sources properly using MLA or APA style. Students should use a minimum of three sources. Include a works cited page at the end. Do not cite Wikipedia as a source. ALL PAPERS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED VIA BLACKBOARD LEARN BEFORE MAY 1ST .

Social Context of Drug Use: Student Project (Research Paper)
Paper Prompt:
Write a paper that explores a topic related to drugs in society. See the second page for possible topic ideas.
General Guidelines:
Essay needs to have a clear and well-developed introduction, body and conclusion.
The information/evidence/data is drawn from an array of sources and is well-synthesized, accurate, relevant, and comprehensive to the topic.
Essay needs to demonstrate proper use of English conventions such as spelling, grammar, and syntax
All writing should be the original work of the student.
Specific Submission Requirements:
Include a cover page with name, course information, assignment title, semester, date, and word count.
All papers must be typed using a word processing program such as Microsoft Word.
Underline your thesis statement.
The paper should have a 1,000 word min (about 4 pages).
Please use 1 inch margins on all sides; Calibri font; 1.5 line spacing; font size 11 for all text.
Students should cite sources properly using MLA or APA style.
Students should use a minimum of three sources. Include a works cited page at the end. Do not cite Wikipedia as a source.
ALL PAPERS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED VIA BLACKBOARD LEARN BEFORE MAY 1ST.
Possible Topics
Doping in sports
Public opinion on a drug issue
The role of religion in drug/alcohol rehabilitation
Religion and drug use
Drug prevention program
Drug treatment program
Drug control in other countries
New and emerging drug consumption patterns
The pharmaceutical industry
The economics of drugs
Substance abuse
Drug/alcohol addiction
The relationship between mental health and drug abuse
Historical attempts at drug control
Drug representation in film, media, culture, etc.
Correlates of drug use
Federal or state drug policy
Influences on drug use
Global drug trafficking
Drug issues in San Antonio
The War on Drugs
Drugs and Crime