For this exploratory analysis, the topic is the benefit of vaccines. This research question is particularly interesting because it has to do with the population's health. Any controversial issue having to do with the well-being of the population should be looked into. This topic is also interesting because it involves science. Everyone in the United States of America should be concerned with this topic. Vaccines help society remain disease free and prosperous. Without vaccines, the world would be doused with illness and death. There are misconceptions about vaccines that make many people feel uneasy about vaccinating their children. These misconceptions are fueling parents to not vaccinate their children. When parents choose against vaccination, other children are put at risk. Thus, the choice against vaccination affects the whole population, not just one child. Since this decision affects everyone, it should be a decision that takes everyone into consideration. Right now, the decision not to vaccinate is one that isn't made with others in mind. Everyone in the United States should be concerned about this rising trend and the effects it causes. 

The first article used for evidence is called "Should any Vaccines Be Required for Children?" This article focuses on the history of vaccines, along with the well-known autism controversy. In 1801, Benjamin Waterhouse introduced the cowpox vaccine. This was the first form of vaccine used in the United States of America.  In all fifty states, children are required to have certain vaccinations in order to attend school. Proponents of vaccination say that they are safe and one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century.  Opponents say that children's immune system can handle infections without needing vaccinations.  This article also states that autism is not caused by the Rubella vaccine. This source is reliable and credible. The article was published by Procon.org. This website is reliable because the website is official. The information was also cross checked with other sources and was accurate. 

The next source is called "Myths that Keep People from vaccinating their Kids".  This source focused on the common myths parents think that make them stray away from vaccination.  The author explains why these common misconceptions are incorrect and why the public shouldn't believe them. One of the common misconceptions is that no one else is at risk when parents decide not to vaccinate their children. This is a myth because infants cannot be vaccinated until a certain age, and the elderly or the ill cannot be vaccinated. These members of society then create an outbreak. Another common misconception about vaccines is that they prevent diseases that aren't serious. Vaccines prevent illnesses like polio, measles, diphtheria, and meningitis. These diseases killed thousands every time an outbreak occurred before the invention of vaccines. After the invention of vaccines, these diseases are nearly nonexistent. The author of this article is Vincent Lannelli. This article is credible because the author has a medical degree. Dr. Lannelli is a pediatrician practicing in Texas. This author is credible on this topic because he has experience and knowledge in the area of children's health. 

The final source is called "Straight Talk about Vaccination". This source's main idea is about why parents are apprehensive about vaccination and how physicians can minimize these fears. The article also talked about why the common vaccine misconceptions are wrong. This article describes the common five minute conversation that physicians have with parents on vaccination. The conversation is extremely short and doesn't give much information besides what vaccines are needed. These short conversations lead parents to the internet where many misinformed members of society blog about why they think vaccinations are dangerous. Because parents are getting this wrong information, they are choosing not to vaccinate their children. With more children not being vaccinated against dangerous diseases, the risk of contraction increases. This article also mentions the autism scare. It disproves this common misconception and explains why it is incorrect. This article has two authors. Matthew Daley and Jason Glanz are credible to write about vaccines because they have medical degrees and research vaccines. Matthew Daley is a pediatrician and researcher at Kaiser Permanente's institute for health research in Denver, Colorado. Jason Glanz is an epidemiologist at the same university. These two men are not biased about this topic because they have researched it fully. 

 This research question is feasible because it has two strong opposing sides. Many people believe one side, while many believe the other. This question is a good research question because it is debatable and has many sides and opinions to consider. It is important to have a question that is debatable because that is the whole point of the project. The main reason people do not want to vaccinate their children is because they think the side effects will harm them along with many other reasons. Having so many reasons makes vaccines easy to write about. This topic is perfect for a research project because there is so much information available and it is a controversial subject.

