For this exploratory analysis, I chose the topic vaccination. I am interested in this research question because it concerns my health and others. I am also a nursing major, so I am very interested in anything science related. I am qualified to write about this topic because as a nursing major, I study medicine and the body. I am not the only one who should be concerned with this topic, though.  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 mortality and illness rate would skyrocket. There are misconceptions about vaccines that make many people feel uneasy about vaccinating their children. These misconceptions fuel the decision of parents that choose against vaccination. 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 creates problems that affect everyone in society. Everyone in the United States should be concerned about this rising trend and the effects it causes.

The first article used for evidence, "Should any Vaccines Be Required for Children?" creates a diverse view on vaccination. This article focuses on the history of vaccines, along with the well-known autism controversy. In 1801, Benjamin Waterhouse introduced the cowpox vaccine (Should Any Vaccines Be Required for Children). 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 isn't caused by the Rubella vaccine. This source is reliable and credible. ProCon.org published this article. This website exemplifies a reliable source. The information was also cross checked with other sources and was accurate. 

 "Myths that Keep People from Vaccinating their Kids", the next article by Vincent Lannelli, also talks about vaccination. This source focuses 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 parents believe is that not vaccinating their children doesn't affect anyone else. This myth affects infants because they cannot be vaccinated until a certain age, and the elderly or the ill cannot be vaccinated (Lannelli). These members of society then create an outbreak. Other common misconceptions about vaccines are that they prevent diseases that aren't serious. Vaccines prevent illnesses like polio, measles, diphtheria, and meningitis (Lannelli). These diseases killed thousands every time an outbreak occurred before the invention of vaccines. After the invention of vaccines, these diseases are nearly nonexistent. This article is credible because the author has a medical degree. Dr. Lannelli is a practicing pediatrician in Texas. This author is credible on this topic because he has experience and knowledge in the area of children's health. This article contains some bias towards vaccination. It's clear in the article that the authors believe everyone should be vaccinated. This bias doesn't create problem though, instead it strengthens their point. 

"Straight Talk about Vaccination", the final source, talks about the causes of this trend. This source's main idea discusses why parents are apprehensive about vaccination and how physicians can minimize these fears. The article, written by Mathew Daley and Jason Glanz, also talks about why these common vaccine misconceptions create an inaccurate image of vaccination. This article describes the common five minute conversation that physicians have with parents on vaccination. This extremely short conversation 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 (Daley and Glanz). Because parents receive this wrong information, they choose 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 no real risk remains (Daley and Glanz). 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 studies epidemiology 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 of the strong opposing sides it contains. Many people believe one side, while many believe the other. This question qualifies as a good research question because it's debatable and has many sides and opinions to consider. It's important to have a question that's debatable because that's the whole point of the project. Out of fear and other reasons, people are refusing to vaccinate their children. This topic is perfect for a research project because there's so much controversy and information tied to vaccination. 

You have many instances of wordiness and repetition. Read your paper aloud, it might help you to find them.

