I need some suggestions on where to start writing a research paper about teen drug abuse I am not quit sure where to even begin I need an oposing argument as well any help would be greatly apprciated.

Answer 1

First of all, you need to narrow that topic down. Here are some ideas for helping you narrow your focus to a topic that can be addressed in a paper:
http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/processes/focus/list5.cfm
So ... what aspect of this topic do you intend to write about? Write up one sentence which states what you intend to prove -- eventually, this will become your thesis statement.
http://blog.eduify.com/index.php/2009/06/21/5-tips-on-how-to-write-a-strong-thesis-statement/
and
http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/thesistatement.html

Then be sure to follow the writing process completely.

Prewriting: brainstorm, research, plan, outline, thesis statement

Writing: write first draft by starting with section II of your outline; write introduction after the body of the paper is written; write the conclusion last.

Polishing: revise, concentrating first on the body of the paper, then the intro, then the concl (revision = making sure ideas are logical and sequential and support your thesis); proofread (spelling, grammar, usage, etc.)

http://www.angelfire.com/wi/writingprocess/

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
Check in the Essay & Research Paper Level.

Answer 2

Here are some excellent websites that will help you with the writing process, researching, etc., especially for an argumentative paper (and what to do with that opposing view).

http://www.powa.org
Go to Argumentative Essays across the top.

http://www.ipl.org/div/aplus/
Click on Step by Step for the process. Click on Info Search for help with researching.

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Use this for everything! The table of contents listed in the column on the left will help you immensely.

Answer 3

I agree with narrowing it down. What is the point you intend to make, and support that point with arguments?

Answer 4

I am having a hard time finding anyone opposing the fact that there is a drug problem among teens. I don't think that there is enough focus on drug programs in the schools today. I think to answer your question I plan on making my point on having more focus on drug prevention in the schools today