Directions for Research Essay:
Research a controversial issue addressed in Lucky Boy (novel by Shanthi Sekaran) and write a claim of policy argument. Include a literary analysis of the section of the book which addresses this issue
Claims of Policy:
Claims of policy argue for an action or change of thinking.
Claims of policy express or imply that something should or must be done
Claims of policy usually depend on a factual claim that establishes that present conditions are unacceptable
Requirements:
1. 2500-2750 words
2. MLA 8 or 9 format
3. At least 6 sources in addition to Lucky Boy (novel)
Maximum of 2 college-level websites. It is OK to use none.
Minimum of 4 database articles and/or books (do not use google scholar. Use
https://libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu/az.php to find sources)
Possible Topics:
Separation of children from undocumented/illegal parents
Prison abuse for undocumented/illegal people
In the book Lucky Boy, Soli is an illegal 18 year old girl from Mexico. She gives birth to a son right after entering the U.S. illegally. Her son is taken away from her when she is pulled over by cops. She also is treated very badly when in the prison and is sexually assaulted by the prison guards. You can find more info online about the book. The essay can be about how children are separated from undocumented parents or about how undocumented people are treated badly in prison. Make sure the thesis addresses the topic of the essay. All sources should come from this database: https://libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu/az.php
