Do a research essay on an activist organization, group, or campaign, the following should be included: Brief background about the organization, group, or campaign Description of their purpose and activities How the organization, group, or campaign is connected to the issues in themes covered in the course Include at least two sources you have researched If you decide to do a research essay/paper on another topic, the following should be included: Brief overview of the topic Description of your main research questions/areas of focus How the subject is connected to the issues and themes covered in the course Include at least two sources you have researched If you decide to do a research essay/paper and an artist, the following should be included: Brief background about artist How the artist is connected to the class, the environmental and/or social concerns Their artistic method and approach to working and how it supports their concerns Include at least two sources you have researched