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Analytical Research Assignment Tips

The following are suggestions on how to start your research for each of the Analytical Research Paper options. There are many other resources for research available from the Kaufman Library website . If you need more help, please refer to GGC’s Political Science resources research guide, our list of Political Science databases , or ask a librarian . Librarians are available to assist you online as well as on campus.

Option 1: Investigate the track record of programs in Georgia funded by the Georgia lottery.

· Use Google to find out which programs are funded by the Georgia lottery and each program’s stated goals. Use government sources. Do not use an AI summary as a source.

· Google a program’s name to find information related to participation and outcomes.

· Use the Kaufman Library General Search . Enter Georgia and the program name as keywords to find academic analyses of the program’s outcomes. (I recommend trying the Advanced Search option, which includes search filters to narrow your results to more relevant articles.)

· Search  Google Scholar  for Georgia and the program name to find academic analyses of the program’s outcomes. Make sure you are signed into your GGC account to access the full text of the articles.

Option 2: Examine the demographic make-up of those who play the state lottery and those who benefit from the lottery.

· Google the demographics of Georgia state lottery players to find original sources of this info. Do not use Google’s AI summary as a source.

· Google the Georgia lottery website and review its About Us - Lottery Reports section.

· Use ProQuest Central  to find the article "The Economics of American Lotteries" from The Economist journal. Make sure you are signed into your GGC account to access the full text of the article.

· Use library databases Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints  and Points of View Reference Source to find arguments for and against state lotteries. Make sure you are signed into your GGC account to get full access.

· Use library database  Statistical Abstracts of the United States  to find statistics and analyses on gambling and lotteries in the US. Make sure you are signed into your GGC account to get full access.

Option 3: What sort of official marketing strategies are used to promote the state lottery? Evaluate them in light of debates that have been held over whether or not states should use state lotteries to fund social programs.

· Google the Georgia lottery website to review their marketing messages.

· Find the Georgia lottery website’s About Us section to see how they present their value.

· Use library databases Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints  and Points of View Reference Source to find arguments for and against state lotteries. Make sure you are signed into your GGC account to get full access.

· Use ProQuest Central  to find the article "The Economics of American Lotteries" from The Economist journal. Make sure you are signed into your GGC account to access the full text of the article.

Option 4: How does the use of the state lottery in Georgia compare with its operation in another state?

· Use Google to find information about another state lottery.

· Use Google to find out which programs are funded by the other state's lottery and each program's stated goals.

· Use Google to find the other state lottery's annual report for all the particulars of that program, such as size, revenue, outcomes, etc.

· Google the Georgia lottery website and review its About Us - Lottery Reports section.

· Use library database  Statistical Abstracts of the United States  to find statistics and analyses on gambling and lotteries in the US. Make sure you are signed into your GGC account to get full access.

Option 5: How have state lotteries been covered by segments of the mass media? Does it appear as though such coverage has affected public opinion? What can public opinion surveys tell us about citizen attitudes toward the state lottery?

· When discussing public opinion, refer as needed to our lectures on "Matters of Opinion."

· Use Google to find the Georgia lottery’s annual report, which informs media coverage.

· Use ProQuest Central  to find the article "The Economics of American Lotteries" from The Economist journal. Make sure you are signed into your GGC account to access the full text of the article.

· Search the Kaufman Library’s news databases and  Google Scholar  for information on public opinion of state lotteries. Make sure you are signed into your GGC account to get full access.

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Instructions for Analytical Research Paper

The analytical report will allow you to conduct some research on an aspect of Georgia politics that brings together several themes we have covered this semester, including how American Federalism plays out on the “Double Battleground,” the power of ideology, and the shaping of public opinion.

On pages 71-75 of Chapter 3 of our text, the authors discus the different ways in which state and local governments raise revenue.

One method not discussed is the use of state lotteries, which over the last half century have spread throughout the country.

The different ways in which a particular state uses the lottery reveals something about the political environment unique to that state—and Georgia is no exception.

For the paper, you have five options. The key here is to narrow your focus and delve into a particular aspect of the state lottery, rather than presenting a broad overview.

No matter which option you choose, organize your paper around the argument that, in your view, the state lottery should be maintained as is, reformed, or abolished.

Here are your options. Note that there is some overlap among these options, which is one reason why the Discussion Forum we will hold on this project should be particularly beneficial, since you will interact with an “expert” who is focusing on a different but related aspect of the state lottery.

In addition, a detailed research guide will also be posted in this week’s module.

Option 1: Investigate the track record of programs in Georgia funded by the Georgia lottery.

Option 2: Examine the demographic make-up of those who play the state lottery and those who benefit from the lottery.

Option 3: What sort of official marketing strategies are used to promote the state lottery? Evaluate them in light of debates that have been held over whether or not states should use state lotteries to fund social programs.

Option 4: How does the use of the state lottery in Georgia compare with its operation in another state?

Option 5: How have state lotteries been covered by segments of the mass media? Does it appear as though such coverage has affected public opinion? What can public opinion surveys tell us about citizen attitudes toward the state lottery?

To encourage some collaboration, we will hold a Discussion Forum on state lotteries a month prior to the assignment’s due date.

Assignment Specifications

· Minimum Word Count: 1000 words; no maximum

· Include strong thesis statement in your opening paragraph

· Include four or more well-chosen quotations from four different reliable sources

· Integrate your quotations into your paragraphs and comment extensively on each quotation.

· Establish continuity between and within paragraphs

· Proofread carefully

· Include Works Cited page

· Use either MLA or Chicago Style formatting. The choice is yours; just be consistent.