#1- What topic are you considering for your research paper? Please give the topic and the stance you plan to take. Provide an explanation for this topic. (200 words)
For my research paper I am considering researching plastic waste, particularly plastic grocery bags. The reason I am considering this is due to the unnecessary harm that it is causing to our environment and even endangering wildlife. We are seeing that this has become a big issue all over the world and finally, becoming important to our own nation.

2.)Write a Research Proposal for your paper that follows the pattern of the proposal on p. 418 of the Brief Bedford Reader; however, your proposal need only be approximately 250-300 words. This is different from your topic in that you should now have had a chance to develop the topic further and explain some of the reasons why the reader should believe what it is you want them to believe. Your proposal should include both the problem and the solution you are proposing.