In this blog post, I am using an "X-ray" process so I can see the "bones" of my Research Project argument. At this point, my research project is still a work-in-progress, so this post serves as part of my revision process.
1. My thesis statement is: Homeless youth symbolizes the American zeitgeist of today when it comes to our acceptance of the LGBT community, and us as a society should find ways and push the government to fund or support laws uplifting shelters and support systems for those who are gay or transgender. 2. My first supporting point that argues the how or why of my zeitgeist is: That most parents reject their LGBTQ children and kick them out of their house. I added in percents from research that prove my point. The source(s) I used for this point: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2017/03/29/homeless-rates-for-lgbt-teens-are-alarming-heres-how-parents-can-change-that/ 3. The second supporting point that argues the how or why of my zeitgeist is: How 1 in 4 teens are forced to leave their homes after coming out, and using the story of Rex Ogle to support it. The source(s) I used for this point: https://lesley.edu/article/the-cost-of-coming-out-lgbt-youth-homelessness https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dad-kicked-me-out-gay_n_5b33b23ae4b0b5e692f38ab7 4. For the third supporting point that argues the how or why of my zeitgeist is: There are no federal programs, no federal protections, and few laws to protect the youth from being discriminated while accessing homeless services. The sources(s) I used for this point: https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/lgbt/reports/2010/06/21/7983/on-the-streets/ 5. The counterargument I used in my paper was the idea of straight pride parades, but I'm planning on changing it to something surrounding Evangelical Christians and their dislike for the LGBTQ community due to religion. 6. I haven't exactly come up with a prediction yet, but I plan on adding it in. My prediction would be that there's going to be more calls for action, but that the government doesn't exactly do much. I feel like the people are going to be stuck funding themselves and having to keep asking for donations and all. I feel like if the government wanted to help change the idea of the LGBTQ youth no longer being homeless, they would've already stepped in and did something. 7. The conclusion at the end I had a call for action by listing multiple charities that you could donate to if you wanted to help, but also called out the government by saying that we should push them to fund places for LGBTQ youth to have a place to rest.
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Mason
11/26/2019 05:23:55 am
I like that you have included sources in your x-ray to show that you have been putting time and research into your work. Great post.
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Yuki Yamato
11/26/2019 10:10:59 am
I like your way of a call for action at the conclusion. I think providing a list of charities is very concrete and easy for readers to take action.
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