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Research Paper Assignment<\/p>\n

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OBJECTIVE<\/div>\n
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\u2022 To gain an understanding of American government through study and research of an individually given topic<\/div>\n
\u2022 To further perfect proper term paper format through the use of citations and bibliography<\/div>\n
REQUIREMENTS<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Students will be assigned specific topics relating to American Government. <\/div>\n
\u2022 The paper will be in APA style writing, Times New Roman, font 12<\/div>\n
\u2022 The paper must be TYPED with no typos or grammatical errors<\/div>\n
\u2022 The paper must contain intext citations<\/div>\n
\u2022 The paper must be double-spaced, no less than five pages, and no more than ten pages<\/div>\n
\u2022 The paper must include a title page with the title of the paper, course name, student’s name, and due date.<\/div>\n
\u2022 The title page and Reference page are NOT part of the 5-10-page count.<\/div>\n
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SOURCES<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable source<\/div>\n
\u2022 Newspaper and periodical sources are fine. Published books are the best!<\/div>\n
\u2022 Use only reputable sources<\/div>\n
\u2022 The paper must contain a minimum of 5 sources\/references<\/div>\n
\u2022 – a maximum of three of these sources may be computer-generated<\/div>\n
\u2022 – computer-generated sources MUST have a publisher and date published<\/div>\n
\u2022 – be prepared to cite your sources and references<\/div>\n
\u2022 – information verifiably published elsewhere that is retrieved from the Internet is NOT considered a computer-generated source. Examples: text of” I Have a Dream” speech, magazine archives, and newspaper archives.<\/div>\n
\u2022 Use APA format for references and citations.<\/div>\n
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TOPICS <\/div>\n
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 Most topics will reflect the FEDERAL government, local or state, and be about something current or within the last 40 years or so. Incorporate both your knowledge of history and government- where you should focus on the effects of government action on people’s lives today and in the recent past and how the various branches of government deal with the topic. <\/div>\n
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GRADINGS<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Presentation 30 POINTS.<\/div>\n
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\u27a2 The presentation will reflect the paper; the overall information and research conducted will be conveyed to the audience.<\/div>\n
\u27a2 A Power-Point is permitted, but not required.<\/div>\n
\u27a2 You should be able to articulate the information without focusing on your paper. Avoid reading the paper.<\/div>\n
\u27a2 May use an index card for references on specific dates, names, or specific information that will help facilitate the presentation.<\/div>\n
\u27a2 The presentation will be a minimum of 5 to 10 mins.<\/div>\n
\u27a2 Be professional.<\/div>\n
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\u2022 CORE PAPER 70 POINTS<\/div>\n
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\u27a2 Use APA format that is provided to you.<\/div>\n
\u27a2 The content of the paper needs to reflect the topic given<\/div>\n
\u27a2 Make sure to use appropriate language reflecting the course<\/div>\n
\u27a2 Be sure to use intext citations, giving credit to the sources obtained<\/div>\n
\u27a2 Be sure your reference page is cited in alphabetical order<\/div>\n
\u27a2 Be sure to revise the final draft before submitting it.<\/div>\n
\u27a2 Any submissions that are not in the proper style of writing will receive a failing grade<\/div>\n
\u27a2 Be sure your submission has a maximum of 15% on safe-assign, any submission of more than 25% will receive a failing grade. <\/div>\n
\u2756 25%-30% minus 10 points<\/div>\n
\u2756 30%-40% minus 25 points<\/div>\n
\u2756 50% and above will receive a zero for the assignment <\/div>\n
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PAPER IS DUE ON THE WEEK DESIGNATED ON THE COURSE GUIDE, BE PREPARED TO PRESENT ON DAY ONE OF SUBMISSION FOR EXTRA CREDIT. BE SURE TO SUBMIT THE TERM PAPER ON SAFE ASSIGN ON THAT DAY.<\/div>\n
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Criteria<\/div>\n
Exemplary<\/div>\n
Good<\/div>\n
Acceptable<\/div>\n
Unacceptable<\/div>\n
Purpose<\/div>\n
The writer’s central purpose or argument is readily apparent to the reader.<\/div>\n
The writing has a clear purpose or argument, but may sometimes digress from it.<\/div>\n
The central purpose or argument is not consistently clear throughout the paper.<\/div>\n
The purpose or argument is generally unclear.<\/div>\n
Content<\/div>\n
Balanced presentation of relevant and legitimate information that clearly supports a central purpose or argument and shows a thoughtful, in-depth analysis of a significant topic. Reader gains important insights.<\/div>\n
Information provides reasonable support for a central purpose or argument and displays evidence of a basic analysis of a significant topic. Reader gains some insights.<\/div>\n
Information supports a central purpose or argument at times. Analysis is basic or general. Reader gains few insights.<\/div>\n
Central purpose or argument is not clearly identified. Analysis is vague or not evident. Reader is confused or may be misinformed.<\/div>\n
Organization<\/div>\n
The ideas are arranged logically to support the purpose or argument. They flow smoothly from one to another and are clearly linked to each other. The reader can follow the line of reasoning<\/div>\n
The ideas are arranged logically to support the central purpose or argument. They are usually clearly linked to each other. For the most part, the reader can follow the line of reasoning<\/div>\n
In general, the writing is arranged logically, although occasionally ideas fail to make sense together. The reader is fairly clear about what writer intends.<\/div>\n
The writing is not logically organized. Frequently, ideas fail to make sense together. The reader cannot identify a line of reasoning and loses interest.<\/div>\n
Fell<\/div>\n
The writing is compelling. It hooks the reader and sustains interest throughout.<\/div>\n
The writing is generally engaging, but has some dry spots. In general, it is focused and keeps the reader’s attention<\/div>\n
The writing is dull and unengaging. Though the paper has some interesting parts, the reader finds it difficult to maintain interest.<\/div>\n
The writing has little personality. The reader quickly loses interest and stops reading.<\/div>\n
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Essay has to be informative. Thank you so much<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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