Research Essay Assignment Should Georgia introduce stricter gun laws to decrease gun violence? The thesis of your paper must answer the question stated above. You ARE NOT allowed to answer, “Yes and no.” The point of the question is to pick one side and support it with research. This is not science, though: there is no right or wrong answer; there are only better and worse answers, and the difference will depend on credible research and how well you interpret (construct an argument with) your data. This is an analytical/persuasive essay, which means that your goal is, ideally, to convince someone who picked the opposing position to agree with you. Do not state the obvious or claim that your argument is “common sense. ” Your paper must show that you have critically thought about the topic; and do not just report others’ ideas. Technical specifications (paper) • must be in MLA forma • must contain at least six (6) total quotations from credible sources two (2) quotations—one from each source provided by at least four (4) additional quotations—one from each credible source that you find • the Works Cited page must include at least six (6) different credible sources (using GALILEO ensures credibility)