Should marijuana be legalized in the United States?

Should the drinking age in the US be lowered to 18?

Should college tuition be free?

1. What do you know about this topic already?

a. I do not know much about any of these topics, but would like to learn more.
2. What is your working inquiry question?
a. See above
3. Why do you think it is worth studying? Why are you interested in this topic?
a. I think these topics would be worth researching because they are both very
current, and controversial issues today.
4. Do you have assumptions about this topic? Explain.
a. Not really. I dont know much about these topics so I will have to research more
to find out
5. Logistics: What research have you already consulted, and what other sources do you plan
to consult?
a. I have looked at web pages, but plan to use scholarly articles as well.
6. What potential issues with data collection do you anticipate?
a. There are several sides to these arguments so I will have to look for actual facts
through all the bias.
7. What is the outcome youd like to see for this project?
a. I would really just like to educate myself on a topic that I am not super familiar
with.