Concerns about discrimination can also be brought directly to your instructor's attention, and to the attention of your instructor's department head. Among the research assignment choices for GEP 397, Sources and Symbols of Power and Authority, is to submit a typewritten research paper of 10-12 pages. Any subject relating to the material covered in the texts we discuss is permissible, but each student must clear their topic with the instructor before beginning. The paper must be double-spaced and all papers must follow a consistent style of documentation. I would suggest using either the MLA Guide or one of Kate L. Turabian's style guides.
Many students fail to adequately narrow their topic.
If the topic is too broad the paper is often superficial and full of generalities. The first two topics would require full-length books. Only the last topic can be adequately covered in 12-15 pages. Too many research assignments are poorly written and contain numerous mechanical errors. Be sure to finish your assignment early and proofread it carefully.