povery and income inequality

Topic selection: Every student should write on the following topic belonging to the following chapter in the textbook:

• Chapter 14: Poverty and Income Inequality.

Format and Criteria: The research paper should be 6-8 pages long (at least) excluding the bibliography page, Your paper should consist of three parts and should include and discuss the following matters:

• Summarize the selected chapter (1.5 – 2 pages) (textbook) - part 1;
• Select one problem described and discussed in this chapter and analyze it using the additional not related to the textbook materials (2-3  pages) (independent sources) - part 2; 
• Discuss how this problem affects you of people whom you know. If you think that this problem has a solution discuss it (2.5- 3 pages) - part 3.

The paper should be typed. Use the MLA format. To learn about the MLA format check this site:  http://mlaformat.org/ .  All used sources should be named.

You should use for your research at least 3 sources including the textbook.

Grading

Each of the paper's 3 parts has a maximum score of 30 points. The paper grade will be decreased by 30 points for any part of the paper that is absent. 10 points will be given for the paper format and presentation. The final paper is worth 20% of your Final Grade.