So I've been thinking of my interests, and I think i want to center my research paper around something about music. Another topic though that I might want to write about is how we document articles. Both interest me and I think that in doing research on either I would learn a great deal, without getting bored and losing interest.
If I did music, I think i would want to focus on how it influences teen substance abuse. I've noticed these days rappers, through their music, talk about doing drugs and being involved in drug trafficing like it is a normal event. In truth the drugs they include in their lyrics are illegal and run a high risk of . I personally listen to these songs, I'm not going to lie. I know the songs, know the lyrics and admittively have them on my ipod. Rap isn't really my thing, but I know to some it is. Anyways, My question is, Is there a direct link to rap music and teen substance abuse? Are there Negative effects to listening to rap music or music with drug references ?
With my topic about the way we document material, I'd like to research first of all, all the types citing. I know myself I get very confused going from MLA to APA and others. I would like to find out very specifically why we have these different types. Why can't we just have one solid way of citing material? If we just had one way to cite, in my personal opinion, things would be much easier. Children would be taught in elementry school and by high school be experts. ehh maybe in a perfect world. There are no doubt reasons why things are the way they are and if I choose this topic I will be about to find out in depth exactly why they are that way.

I am still toying with these two ideas and will have to have one narrowed by the end of the week.