Topic:The exploitation of human beings is a world problem, yet this form of slavery is not something that only occurs outside our borders. The United States Department of State estimates that between 14,000 and 18,000 individuals are trafficked into the country each year. The laws in place have not been helpful in controlling this kind of trafficking. Choose a position: More border regulation should/should not be in place to reduce human trafficking into the United States.

• Length: 4 1/2 to 5 pages. A minimum of 4 1/2  is required in order for your essay to be substantial. What’s most important is that you write as many paragraphs as you need to prove your thesis statement. (Remember this is a Gordon Rule assignment).
• Organization: Introduction, supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion.
• Language: Use formal language and avoid the use of first and second person — avoid references to yourself (NO “I believe, in my opinion” etc.), no personal anecdotes, and do not address the reader (avoid “you” altogether).
• Documentation: five correctly documented quotes or paraphrases from five adequate sources.
• Style: APA style is usually used for the type of research you will be doing. Continue in that style unless otherwise stated by your professor.
• Cross-referncing: You must use in-text citations (also known as in-text references) or signal phrases each time you use the words or ideas of your sources in the essay. Cross-reference your work as explained in your handbook. The handbook is especially necessary for this essay.
• Support: You’ll need a minimum of five sources. Support your ideas with expert opinion, facts, statistics, and other information you find in your research. It is a mistake to create a Frankenstein research paper by copying and pasting.