Controlling My Purpose

Because I feel so strongly about the subject matter in my essay, one would think the underlying purpose of my essay is to convince and persuade those reading it to undertake my viewpoints. That is simply not the case. My main purpose is not to give you my opinion. This is not an op/ed. The purpose of my essay is find out more information about both the history and theories behind monetary policy and the Federal Reserve. In doing this, my own understanding about this topic will be more comprehensible and will give me the ability to formulate a more complete and well-thought out research paper. It is the "understanding" aspect of my research that is particularly crucial. The scholarly sources will be a very important detail in my essay because that is where I am getting my information from. The bonus from this is that my own opinions about this particular topic will be more precise; keeping in mind that it is not the main goal of this essay.

About Myself

My research topic and I are very connected. I mentioned in my first blog how I have a passion for this subject. That, in itself, is justifiable enough to make an argument that going through this process will have a profound effect on myself. I consider myself to be a person that is passionate about certain issues and will go the distance to find out all the facts that I can muster. Because of that, the enthusiasm for the research would be much more proficient than someone else doing a report on something that they really don't care about. Someone who is passionate would delve into the actual academic inquiry part of the research and not just the basics. Finding out the who, where, when, what, and why of the topic is essential to expressing a more complete thought. That is the route I am taking with this endeavor. What is at stake is not just my personal gratification, however. It is more about bringing light to a topic that is normally not discussed in the mainstream of thought. I think when most people are searching for a topic to research, the Federal Reserve is most likely not the first choice on their lists. That is why I believe my essay will be unique and interesting compared to most. As long as I do the proper research, of course.

Why I Write

When I think about what I would choose to write for a research essay, I ponder about subjects and ideas that I am really passionate about. That passion stems from the desire to find out more about that idea and why. One of the things I am interested in nowadays is the role of the Federal Reserve in conducting U.S. monetary policy. The economy is a major topic of discussion presently in this country. The reason is, of course, due to the fact that the U.S. is the process of combating a major economic recession. The Federal Reserve plays a major role in the economy itself. This private central bank deals with interest rates, business cycles, the printing of money, and having close ties with the government. These are all things that can positively and negatively affect our economic situation. Therefore, while it is an interesting topic for me personally, its also an important topic that needs to be researched more in depth.

Do I already have an opinion about the Fed? I do. That is why I feel that more research is necessary to draw factual and logical conclusions about my positions and those opposing me. Maybe in the process I will change my viewpoints. That would be quite a breakthrough. I hope to accomplish more than just passing English 102. I really want to learn more about how topics are researched and how I can better my own skills. I also think the idea of research and critical inquiry is interesting, albeit a tad confusing. I hope to break down the barriers that are holding me back and proficiently concoct a solid research paper.