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Research proposal: Teenage abortion

What is your argument?

My argument: Abortion has been a topic of intense debate in many communities in the United States as

well as around the world. In the U. S., many teenage girls choose abortion for many different reasons.

Some of these reasons for choosing abortion include unpreparedness to raise a child, inability to afford a

child and interfering with their education and/or career. However, health risks may also be a factor in

some teenage pregnancies. In this essay, I will argue that while movies such as Juno (2007) and public

figures such as Jamie Lynn Spears and Bristol Palin somewhat promote a romantic or glamorous view of

teenage pregnancy, the reality for many teenage girls in the U. S. is not so romantic or glamorous. I will

argue that teenage abortion is a decision that should be left up to the individual.

Why is this argument important for you to research and write about?

This topic is important to me because I have watched how various movies and public figures have come

to portray teenage pregnancies in the U. S. I believe that there can exist certain circumstances in which

teenage girls should seek an abortion. While it depends on the circumstances, reasons for abortion could

include unpreparedness in raising a child, health risks and family and partner involvement.

How do you plan to go about researching this argument? What sources do you plan to use?

I plan to read over various credible articles on the Internet as well as studies on teenage abortion. I will

also conduct a survey of 10-15 people to gauge their perspectives on teenage abortion.

Have at least 4 credible sources

Teen Breaks website:

Beginning too soon: Adolescent sexual behavior, pregnancy and parenthood a review of research

interventions article:

Time U. S. article, "Sex on TV increases teen pregnancy, says

report:" ,8599,1855842,00.html

Does Watching Sex on Television Predict Teen Pregnancy? Findings From a National Longitudinal

Survey of Youth article:

Have a timeline for when things need to be done

April 9-13 – Do my research over my topic to find and analyze my sources

April 13-14 – Survey 10-15 people on my topic and analyze my data

April 17-24 – Work on my writing out of my argument

April 25-29 – Touch up and revise my writing

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