A research paper is a formal paper that requires reading, selecting, evaluating, and organizing material for written presentation. Because of the type of paper it is, the writer must observe certain guidelines. Some basic requirements for this research paper assignment are given below. Your paper will contain the following: MLA FORMATProposal:1. After you select your topic(Marijuana legalization) in short answer form, complete the following: (Do not write an essay paragraph. Do not copy the questions.)1). Why did you choose the work(s) that you selected. What interested you?2). How are you going to introduce your subject matter, and why are you going tointroduce the material in the manner you have chosen? (organization)3). What is the exact thesis you intend to state in your paper? (Underline the thesis onyour proposal only.) Why did you choose this thesis?4). List the points (at least 3) you will use to support your thesis. 5). Why did you choose the 3 points you have listed?2. Type your proposal in MLA format.3. Your proposal needs to be a minimum of 100-150 words. Include a word count at the end. 4. For your proposal (not in the research paper), you may use either first or third person.On a separate paper, in short answer form complete the following: Questions 1, 2, and 3 (Do not write an essay paragraph. Do not copy the questions.)Reflections: 1. How successful do feel your overall efforts were in writing this assignment? 2. What do you feel are the strengths and weaknesses of your paper?3. What is your overall level of satisfaction with this assignment?4. Write your reflections in MLA format.5. Your reflections need to be a minimum of 100-150 words. Include a word count at the end. 6. You may use first or third person for this assignment but not in the research paper.Research paper (3-3 1⁄2 (3-4) pages) Note: The research part of the paper must be 3 to 4 PAGESpages. The Proposal, Reflections, and Works Cited do NOT count as research paper pages. Each page of the research paper must go the bottom line of the page to count as a full page. Partial pages do NOT count for full pages. Works Cited (does NOT count as a research paper page but must be included)Topic: Marijuana legalizationLength: (3 to 4) typed text pages. To count as a full page, the type must go the the bottom margin.Note: The Works Cited page does not count as a text page, but it does count as a necessary partof your paper.Sources: --minimum of five (5) separate quoted or paraphrased sources NOTE: You mustquote or paraphrase from five (5) different sources. You must have five (5) in- text citations from five (5) different sources. Using one (1) source five (5) times counts as one (1) source. ).--minimum of two (2) types of sources--no encyclopedias, Brainy Quotes, Spark Notes or such like, class notes, textbooks, or .com (If in doubt about a source, ask the instructor for approval.)--Use of more than five sources is acceptable. All sources must be published. --Use Textshare. Requirements:1. Your paper must include a Works Cited page (see MLA2. Your paper must contain appropriate parenthetical (in-text) citations that coordinate with the Works Cited page.Point of View: third person only for research paperNote: Do not use any form of first or second person unless in a direct quote from the source. Example: NO I, me, my, we, us, our, you, yourPurpose: to inform, explain, or persuade

For this week's discussion you are the expert witness (social worker with a background on early childhood development) Licensed Clinical Social Worker. You are providing a report to the court regarding how M. Stayner's early years and his brain development have impacted the person he is today. Please note you do not have to determine whether he is guilty or innocent, you are simply reporting to the court the impact his environment and his psychological issues have on who he became.This is an exercise in which you will articulate what you have learned about the brain. This exercise will demonstrate your understanding of this week's material.Your Tasks:Please submit one original post (400-500 words) and respond to at least one peer post (75-150 words). Cite the text when appropriate for the discussion prompt above. Cite at least two relevant peer-reviewed journal articles to achieve maximum points for this assignment. (Articles may be cited in either your initial posting or your responses to peers.) Be sure that you have addressed all parts of the required response.When you respond to peers, respond as if you were dialoguing with them, so be sure that your posts are related to their initial postings. Your posting needs to deepen the discussion by adding an additional perspective, sharing new information, or asking an additional question to get your colleague to think more critically about the issue - it should not be a new posting on your part that doesn't connect to the initial posting or a mere "I agree with everything you've said" statement.Prior to submitting your posts, check them for appropriate grammar, usage and spelling. In the field of social work it is important to be able to communicate effectively when writing as well as when speaking. Errors in these areas will result in a lower grade for your discussion posts.