For this post, you will need to find and interpret data and/or statistics. Do some research on your topic and find a chart or statistic that refers to your question. In the blog, interpret the data and explain the connection to your topic. What lessons can we take away from the statistics? What questions do the statistics generate?
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 Understanding your issue is one of the first steps to writing any type of research paper.

Remember that each post must include: 

  • Two properly cited sources (Cite within the text and also in the Works Cited section at the bottom of your blog. Include the url.)
  • 300-500 words
  • An image (In this blog that will probably be a chart.)
You are being graded on:
  • The depth of your research (the reader should learn from your blog)
  • Level of professionalism (grammar and spelling, word choice, etc.)

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