government 2
bibek kc- Paper Criteria:
*Topic selection—A current governmental or political (not historical) issue or problem of importance related directly to the state of Texas.
*Content—Address the various sides of the current issue with the Student drawing personal conclusions based on their analysis of the issue, and demonstrating an understanding of its complexities.
*Present an informed evaluation of the evidence and the different viewpoints surrounding the topic. Compare and contrast the different viewpoints of the sources cited, taking into account position limits. Analyze and question your sources’ assumptions.
*Paper length—Your paper should contain a minimum of 750 words (not counting headings). (No maximum length). The paper should be typewritten, double-spaced, and based on information from a minimum of three sources (no maximum).
*Writing style—With few or no typographical errors, misspelled words, and grammatical errors. Use proper complete sentence and paragraph structure. Improve your writing style by revising the paper as many times as necessary.
*Citations—Anytime you borrow someone’s ideas, paraphrase or quote them, and cite all sources using an appropriate method approved by the Instructor. Construct a bibliography (e.g., a “work cited” or “End Notes” page) using an appropriate method approved by the Instructor.
Possible TopicsNo Pass, No Play
Texas concealed handgun laws, campus carry, open carry (impact of gun laws on public safety)
Texas CHIP
Texas Lottery
Texas Medicaid
Texas Dream Act
Texas and No Child Left Behind, Every Student Succeeds
Texas “Tax Free Holiday”
Texas Implied Consent Law
Texas abortion laws such as parental notification, sonogram requirement, and SB 5 (impact on number of abortions in the state)
Texas approach to implementation of Affordable Care Act
Texas abstinence only programs to combat teen pregnancy
Tuition deregulation at Texas colleges and universities
Top 10% rule in Texas colleges and universities
Texas Amber Alerts
Texas Safe Haven Law
Zoning laws in Texas
Texas eminent domain laws
- Term Paper OutlineTerm Paper Outline
Introduction: Why did you select this policy and what will your focus be.
History: How did this policy come to be? Was it in reaction to some national event? Who favored and who opposed this policy?
Evaluation: Is this policy working? For instance, if you selected the policy that gave us student loans/grants, you will want to explore whether more students are attending college as a result? If the policy is about national security, has this policy made the country safer? Do not guess on this one, do the research and find information to back up your contention that said policy is working or not.
Personal and Social Responsibility: What did you learn about this topic and this process? Do we, as a society, have an interest in the government acting to address the problem you identified?
Conclusion: Wrap everything up with a strong conclusion.
- Term Paper Do's and Don'tsTerm Paper Do’s and Don’ts
Do write your essay on an appropriate topic. If I have to ask what your topic has to do with Texas government, then it is not an appropriate topic.
Do write at least 750 words. The minimum word count 750, but that only means you did the least possible to complete the assignment. Aim to write as much as you need too even if it exceeds 750 words. Writing less than 750 words is unacceptable at this level.
Do use at least three quality sources with the emphasis on quality.
Do use MLA to cite your sources. If there are no citations, I am going to ask why you chose this source in the first place.
Do submit your essay to the Turnitin link and to the separate Term Paper link I provided for you by the deadline.
Don’t write your essay on a topic that is unrelated to the course or to the assignment.
Don’t plagiarize.
Don’t use sources such as Wikipedia, ask.com, about.com, encyclopedias, dictionaries, or the textbook. These are not reliable sources.
Don’t use overly partisan (conservative or liberal) websites that only present one side of the issue.
Don’t ignore your evidence. If you begin writing your essay with a particular point of view, but are unable to substantiate it, then do not be afraid to admit you may have been wrong. That is the difference between academic writing and political commentary. Academics will form opinions based on the facts, while political pundits cherry pick facts to support opinions.
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