History Research paper

Step 1:​ Research an issue dealing with US or California government, then create Detailed Outline containing the following elements: A) Thesis Statements, B) Topics Sentences for each paragraph, C) Evidence and Support Main Points and Sub Points for each paragraph. Step 2: ​Research an issue dealing with US or California government, then write at least a 1000 to 1500-word Policy Proposal or an Argumentative Research Paper Integrating At Least 5 Reputable Sources. Cite sources in parenthetical format (Author Year) for easier grading, and list sources in APA or MLA format. Your Paper should be about 7 Paragraphs.

R1. Establish a good roadmap thesis statement. This is a one sentence argument of your whole paper. The thesis statement should be placed at the end of the first paragraph.

R2. Ensure that the first sentences of each subsequent paragraph contains an idea and not just a fact. Facts are not good topic sentences. Avoid quotes or stating evidence.

R3. Underline your thesis statement and the first sentences of the subsequent paragraphs. Read the thesis statement and only the first sentence of each paragraph. See if they makes sense together. Check for the logic, coherence and focus. Then revise or insert new topic idea sentences which link to the thesis argument. This will make the paper tighter and more focused.

R4. Break up large paragraphs. Each paragraph should be a hand. Topic Idea is the thumb. The 4 fingers are the Supporting Evidence. If the paragraph is too big, it loses focus.

● Climate Change ● (Links to an external site.) ● ● Crime and Policing ● (Links to an external site.) ● ● Death Penalty ● (Links to an external site.) ● ● Drug Abuse ● (Links to an external site.)

● ● Education Policy ● (Links to an external site.) ● ● Energy Policy ● (Links to an external site.) ● ● Free Trade ● (Links to an external site.) ● ● Gun Control ● (Links to an external site.) ● ● Immigration ● (Links to an external site.) ● ● Infrastructure ● (Links to an external site.) ● ● International Affairs ● (Links to an external site.) ● ● Internet and Technology ● (Links to an external site.) ● ● LGBT Rights ● (Links to an external site.) ● ● Marijuana Legalization ● (Links to an external site.) ● ● Poverty and Homelessness ● (Links to an external site.) ● ● Refugees ● (Links to an external site.) ● ● Science Policy ● (Links to an external site.)

● ● Terrorism ● (Links to an external site.) ● ● U.S. Economy