Define an original, open-ended research question- that adresses a practical, scientific, theoretical, social/cultural, historical, or artistic gap- of appropriate scope and significance in the discipline

1. Abstract: 

   1. Research Question: With an aim to understand the similarities of cancel culture and exaltation throughout history, this study analyzes examples from the 5th century to the present in order to find the effects of “cancellation” psychologically.  

   2. Identification of Gaps in scholarly conversation 

   3. Analysis: The analysis process will follow a  comparative analysis format, with “canceling” examples throughout history starting with the 5th century to now. 

   4. Implications: Find the similarities in current culture to exaltation in ancient greece. Through these similarities psychological effects on society cancel culture caused.    

   5. Further research: 

2. Introduction: 

   1. Explain the issue you are examining and the significance 

      1. The issue I will be examining during this research process is how canceled culture affects society in the United States during the 21st century. I will be looking at examples of “canceling” dating back to the 5th century. This topic is important because freedom of speech is a core value the country was founded on, and this research will help the reader and myself understand if society is shifting away from that idea. 

   2. Clearly list your research questions and state your thesis

      1. Research question: With an aim to understand the similarities of cancel culture and exaltation throughout history, this study analyzes examples from the 5th century to the present in order to find the effects of “cancellation” psychologically.  

      2. Thesis TBD; 

   3. Provide an overview of the organization 

      1. Abstract, introduction, critical literature review, my findings and analysis, conclusion- implications and further research.