GOVT 2305 Research Paper Requirements and Grading
Assignment details:
1. Select a current United States political issue and briefly describe the issue and what the different viewpoints are. For example, the topic could be legalization of marijuana in the United States. The viewpoints are either for legalization or against it.
2. Research the topic using three professional sources (books, journals, newspapers, magazines, or websites that end in .org, .edu, or .gov) and compare and contrast the different viewpoints and positions on your topic. Fully address the different sides of the issue and demonstrate an understanding of its complexities.
3. Draw a personal conclusion based on your analysis of the issue and present an informed evaluation from the evidence.
4. Your paper will include the body of work and a Works Cited Page (list or resources used).
5. Do not include your name or the instructor’s name on the paper. Submit your paper through Blackboard by the due date as posted in the Course Syllabus.
