Revise the essay to mini-research paper

Mini Research Paper Due Date- A DAY: June 6 50 points B DAY: June 5 Directions: In class we have discussed a variety of current events topics that impact US citizens by changing our nation’s laws. Choose a current topic involving US Government and/or Economics. Write a research paper that explores this topic in detail. This paper makes up 50% of your final exam grade, so be sure to prepare for it ahead of time. Format:

 Typed

 12 pt font

 1.5 spacing

 1” margins

 Proper MLA heading

 About ¾ of your paper should contain your research

 At the very end, I would like to hear your opinion (this should make up about ¼ of your paper)

 MLA format (including in text citations)

 You must have a Works Cited page with at least 3 sources ***Unless you are absent or out of town on the day this paper is due, I require that it be printed out and handed to me in person. If you are sick (or any other reason you may not be in class on your due date) I expect this essay emailed to me by 3:00 pm on your due date. No exceptions. You will lose points if your paper is not in my possession by this time. ***If you know that you will not be in attendance when this is due, you must email your paper to me as a Word attachment, so I can see that you used proper formatting. ***I will only accept emailed papers from people who are not in school the day this is due. ALL OTHERS MUST BE PRINTED OUT OR YOU WILL LOSE POINTS. More Guidelines:

 I will ask you for your topic the day we begin research/typing at the library (May 21 or 22). You must be prepared that day to let me know what current issue you are researching. If you are having trouble coming up with a topic, check out this website for ideas: http://www.thrall.org/readyref/Issues.html OR ask me and we can think of a topic that you are interested in.

 Do not use Wikipedia.

 Stick to using non-biased sources for your research. Usually, .org, .edu & .gov sites are more reliable than .com

 I would be happy to read a first draft, but this is not required.

 Do not plagiarize, or copy, from another student or an online source. Always use quotation marks when quoting. Otherwise, most of your paper should paraphrase.

 When in doubt, cite it!!