Topic:
Choose a topic of particular interest to you in federal, state or local
government and
pose a research question or thesis to be explored
. It is
recommended that you find a topic mentioned in one of the assigned textbooks
by David Lawrence or Gary Wasserman or a topic mentioned in class lecture.
2. Term Paper:
Prepare a professional, academic quality written term paper of 3-5 pages in
length, in Chicago Manual of Style format: typewritten, proof-read, and
Containing
at least three separate sources
, using footnotes or endnotes;
citations may consist of textbook excerpts; instructor lecture notes or other
academic sources.
Two of the three sources must be from the required
textbooks or lecture notes.
Integrate
topics, theories, and material covered in class
with the topic
(four times is recommended).
Critically assess
one or more of the prevalent views, factual bases, or
conclusions involved with the topic and cite reasons for your agreement or
disagreement with the prevalent views.A general outline to use, which you may feel free to modify as needed.I. Introduction–the purpose of this paper, the topic of interest to you in state, local or federal government and the research question or thesis to be explored and what you will attempt to answer II. Present authorities and material on the topic III. Issues and Challenges associated with the topic Bring in material from the texts and other sources.Integrate material covered in class at least four times IV. Analysis and discussion in which you critically assess one or more of the prevalent views, factual bases, or conclusions involved with the topic and cite
reasons for your agreement or disagreement with the prevalent views V. Conclusion This is an academic paper based on facts and evidence
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