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**III.**
 * I.**
 * I am leaning towards writing an extended definition paper, with some elements of narrative nonfiction.
 * I'd like to write this type of paper because I'm not looking to argue about a topic, but instead explain and examine one in a way that has not been done before.
 * This type of paper would allow me to explore various aspects of the topic and connect them however I wish to whatever main question I choose to pose.
 * II.**
 * How has Star Trek influenced the world today?
 * **How has Star Trek predicted the future?**
 * Are we headed towards a Star Trek-like future?
 * Star Trek has either predicted or lead to the creation of various technological advances (the cell phone most specifically, video chatting, 3-D printing, ect.)
 * Star Trek has, throughout it's history, tackled social issues such as racism, sexuality, gender identity, and other forms of prejudice which are being tackled at this very moment.
 * Outside of the Star Trek universe, Star Trek as a TV show has helped showcase diversity in many forms (Whoopie Goldberg says she became an actress after seeing Nichelle Nichols as Lieutenant Uhura)

**IV.**
 * I really like Star Trek, and how it has had an impact on the world today. Also, I told myself I would write my History research paper on Star Trek, but then Mr. Foley didn't have us do one, so I'm using this as my platform.
 * Star Trek has profoundly predicted and influenced society, possibly more than any other TV series.
 * I see my research going towards different inventions and social aspects that have either been predicted by or inspired by Star Trek, as well as those inventions/ social aspects that have not yet come true.
 * I literally have three different sets of Star Trek socks and a Star Trek pizza cutter I'm not going to not follow through with Star Trek.