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Unit II Research Paper Topic

Writing Stage 1

Writing a research paper is a process that involves time spent developing analysis on a given topic. In this class, the research will be about an economic issue on the local, state, or federal level. This economic issue will be related to the functioning of government. Review the research paper requirements located in Unit VII before starting this step on the writing process.

When picking a topic, it is suggested to pick a level of government to study (local, state, or national/federal) AND an economic issue relating to this level of government. It can be, but not limited to, taxes, legislation, social programs, and rights and laws. Multiple levels of government can be used to study this economic/political issue.

Once you have selected your topic, complete the following: Compose a thesis statement.

o A thesis statement is one sentence that outlines the purpose and argument of your paper. Determining your thesis now will help you to focus your research when selecting your outside sources.

o Thesis example: The purpose of this paper is to examine how the current federal budget influences the running of the Veterans Administration on the local/state/federal level.

·  Explain your topic, including what you plan to research and questions you have.

·  Include three outside resources you will use in your research paper and an explanation of how you will use them.

Include the APA reference for each source followed by the explanation.

This research paper topic should be a minimum of two pages in length, not including the title and reference pages. Remember this process is academic, so ensure the use of proper APA standards for formatting and citing/referencing. Format your research paper topic by using headings for the criteria above (your thesis statement, explanation of topic, and outside sources should be under separate headings).

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

Unit V Paper Segment

Writing Stage 2

In Unit II, you completed a research paper topic that included a thesis statement, explanation, and outside sources for your research paper due in Unit VII. Within this unit, we will continue with the research paper by creating a paper segment including the following:

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·  An introduction: Explain the purpose of your research paper in a brief paragraph.

·  Economic Issue: Explain the economic issue you selected.

·  Level of Government: What level of government (local, state, or federal) is affected by this economic issue, and

why?

·  Analysis: Describe in detail the economic issue relating to the government level you chose for this paper. In this

section, analyze your thesis statement.

·  Conclusion: Summarize your research paper.

Your paper segment must be a minimum of three pages in length, not including the title and reference pages. You are required to use at least two outside sources, one of which must be from the CSU Online Library. Remember this process is academic, so ensure the use of proper APA standards for formatting and citing/referencing.

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

Unit VII Research Paper

Final Paper

In Units II and V, you worked toward a research paper that you will complete in this unit. For the final research paper, you will add an evaluation of the changes needed on the local, state, or federal level to address the economic issue you discussed in your paper segment from Unit V. In your evaluation, include the following:

·  Explain how the current budget influences the running of the local, state, or federal government, along with how the budget impacts people on the local level.

·  Include views/analysis (pros/cons) on a possible amendment to the United States Constitution requiring a balanced federal budget. If on the state or local levels, what changes to state constitutions or local laws are needed?

·  After evaluating the impact of this economic issue, discuss how it applies to your own daily life (work, home, and recreation).

The evaluation must be a minimum of two pages in length, and your full research paper must be a minimum of five pages in length, not including the title and reference pages. Additionally, you must use at least one outside source in this section. Remember this process is academic, so ensure the use of proper APA standards for formatting and citing/referencing.