Explain your own conclusions about the effectiveness of their leadership and whether or not you believe they are correct in their positions and actions.

Research Thesis: Evaluating a Political Leader
Legislative and executive leaders on the city, state and federal levels have tremendous impact on how we live our lives. In a
democracy, they are beholden to the people, and, as such, it is the responsibility of the people to monitor what the elected officials are
doing. Much time is spent discussing the pros and cons of our political leaders. This semester, you will research the positions and
actions of one political leader, examine what their supporters and opponents say and evaluate their decisions and their leadership. You
will be assigned a leader by your teacher.
Task:
A. You will research and explain the positions taken by your leader on three major issues.
B. You will research and explain two major initiatives that have been undertaken by your leader.
C. You will formulate and explain your own conclusions about the effectiveness of their leadership and whether or not you
believe they are correct in their positions and actions
Format and Length:
1. Include a simple, neat cover page with a title in the center and your name, course and the teacher’s name at the lower right margin.
2. The length should be 4-6 pages, typed. No handwriting please.
3. College papers are always 12 pt font, double spaced with 1 inch margins, printed in black ink.
4. Proper in-text citations using MLA format must be used. Papers not using proper citation form may receive a failing grade. A
Works Cited page should be your last page. Title it “Works Cited”. You may use footnotes or parenthetical documentation.
5. Carefully proofread, edit and spell check. Misspellings indicate a lack of care and a rushed job.
The appearance of the paper should be neat and clean looking. You should submit a proud looking paper befitting a
graduating high school senior.
Outline Style 1
I Introduction (with thesis statement): This should be a brief summary of who your leader is and what your paper will discuss.
II. Leader’s Position on: (these are only suggestions; the areas you choose will depend on your leader)
a. Health Care b. Economy c. Defense d. Environment e. Education f. Immigration g. National Security
h. Taxes i. COVID Aid/Vaccine j. Crime
III. Initiative #1 taken by the leader
a. Explain the initiative and its impact
IV. Initiative #2 taken by the leader
a. Explain the initiative and its impact
V. Evaluation
a. Explain your own conclusions about what they believe.
b. Explain your own conclusions about what they have done.
c. Explain your own conclusions about how they have led.
VI. Conclusion: Finish the paper with a short analysis of your overall opinion of this person as a leader

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