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Module 4 - SLP

INTEREST GROUPS AND POLITICAL PARTIES

Parties, Campaigns, and Elections

Step 1

Search the Internet and choose a current issue that is relevant to parties, campaigns, and elections.

Write a 2 to 3-page paper of your insights on the following:

How do political parties differ in their thinking about the topic you have selected? Have they changed over time? Explain.

How do political parties use aspects of your topic in campaigns?

Find an example of an individual running for office and that person's debates on aspects of your topic. Be specific.

Step 2

Be sure the current event that you choose follows these guidelines:

The publication date of the article must be no earlier than 4 months before the start of the session.

News articles must be from reputable news sources, with links to the original article(s) provided.

Some suggested sources:

The Economist

The New York Times

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The Wall Street Journal

National Public Radio

Step 3

Proofread and save your work.

SLP Assignment Expectations

Use concepts from the background readings as well as any academic resources you can find (Wikipedia-type sources are not acceptable). Please be sure to cite your sources within the text and provide a reference page at the end of the paper.

Length: 2 to 3 pages, double-spaced and typed using 12 Point Times New Roman font.

The following items will be assessed in particular:

Your ability to apply the basic concepts to the questions.

Some in-text references to the background readings (APA formatting not required).

The essay should address each element of the assignment. Remember to support your answers with solid references including the background readings.

Upload your paper to the SLP 4 Dropbox when it is completed.