An argumentative essay examining how social class has replaced race as the primary mechanism of social division in contemporary America, exploring the ways economic status shapes interactions, attitudes, and access to resources.
A research synthesis examining patient education interventions for prostate cancer screening among African-American men, who face disproportionate incidence and mortality rates compared to other ethnic groups.
A narrative essay tracing the writer's dual ancestry – Irish immigrants to Appalachia and Indian laborers to the Pacific Northwest – showing how migration shaped a mixed-heritage American family.
A research essay proposing a campaign to increase African American parental involvement in children's education, focusing on families in low-income areas and advocating for 30 minutes of daily academic engagement.