Possible Topics
Topic: Select a topic from either American Government or Economics. Suggestions are as follows:
o Electoral College o Judicial review/activism/restraint o Gay marriage o Abortion/family planning o US immigration policy o Racial profiling o Right to bear arms o Americans With Disabilities Act o Health care reform o Off-shore oil drilling o Extension of unemployment benefits o Cap and trade o Capital punishment o Term limits o Censorship o Legalization of marijuana o Euthanasia o Balanced Budget Amendment o Exploration of outer space o Eminent domain o A topic of your choice approved by your teacher
Paper Requirements
Assignment: Your assignment will be to research and write a position paper on a controversial issue pertinent to either American Government or Economics. This paper will take a balanced approach to both sides of the issue and will conclude with your well supported opinion on the subject.
Sources:
Major ideas are fully developed and supported with relevant information from a minimum of eight (8) sources:
Ø Six (6) data base sources that can be accessed through the Cone Library or other reliable journal sources.
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Three (3) sources that support argument one (your position)
Ø Two (2) primary source documents.
Ø If you use an internet source, you must prove that it is a reliable source by completing a web-evaluation form and have it approved by your teacher or the librarian.
Ø Your textbooks are a good place to start the research process but CANNOT be used as a source.
Ø Wikipedia, blogs and all general encyclopedia (Encarta, Britannica) sources are NOT allowed.
Prezi Presentation
DUE DATES!
Due Dates:
- Topic w/ research question & working (6 of 8) Bib. (25 points) 6/21/2011
- 15 Note Cards (50 points) 6/28/2011
- Additional 15 Note Cards (50 points) 7/12/2011
- Final 15 Note Cards and Outline 7/19/2011
- Finished project (150 points) 7/26/2011
Username/Password List
The Berkeley online database username/password list for remote access is available using Edline. Select Cone Library - UD from the contents section. You will then see the word document containing the complete username/password list in contents.
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