Before you get started, review the research paper Module. In that section, I included 1. sample A papers to model, 2. a library resource message, 3. my PowerPoint presentation on writing this paper.

Research Paper: Due June 5th

Briefly define democracy (background) and evaluate one (thesis) of the items from the list below that you feel has the greatest impact on advancing democracy in the United States.

Civil War Amendments          Due process protections        Limited government

Gender Equality                      Interest groups                    Civil War

Right of Privacy                      voting & election                1st Amendment rights

Civil Rights Cases                  Bill of Rights                      Role of media and political parties

Political Socialization              Public Opinion

Civil Liberties Cases              Ideology                              Three branches of government

Bicameral Legislature            Federalism                          Political formation (domestic/foreign)

Political Parties                      Bureaucracy                        Constitution

Considering your answer to the first question, explain your role in ensuring an effective democracy? (Conclusion)
The final paper consists of:

4-6 pages

APA citation style

At least five sources from diverse formats (Textbook, Academic Search Premier, Ebsco host or pro quest)

Double spaced Times New Roman 12 font

Cover page & (reference page) not included in the total count

                                                            Sample-In-text Citation

According to Sabia (2008) As policymakers explore alternative strategies to combat poverty among single mothers, one such policy that merits greater attention is the earned income tax credit (p.863).

Or Quotes must look like this:

As policymakers explore alternative strategies to combat poverty among single mothers, one such policy that merits greater attention is the earned income tax credit (Sabia, 2008, p.863).

                                                                        Sample- Reference

Sabia, J. J. (2008). Minimum wages and the economic well-being of single mothers. Journal of Policy                Analysis & Management, 27(4), 848-866.

Rubric

Title Page

APA Format Title page

Introduction

1.        Paper briefly and clearly defines democracy

2.        Paper has a clear thesis that states the one concept that will be evaluated

Example: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the impact that _______ has had on advancing democracy in the US

Body

3.        The paper has clear topic sentences that address the components of the thesis

4.        The paper has quotes that are properly cited in APA format

Example: exploretax credit (Sabia, 2008, p.863).

or According to Sabia (2008) As policymakers exploretax credit (p.863).

5.        The paper has examples, supporting details, explanations, and analysis

6.        The paper is written clearly and is free of grammatical errors

Conclusion

The paper has a clear conclusion that addresses their role in advancing democracy

Reference page

Reference page ABC order (five sources are needed)

First-line not indented, subsequent lines are indented

Authors last name. and First initial.

(Year). of publication

Title of article in lower case.

Name of Journal italicized,

Volume number 27 issue number (4), like this 27 (4)

Page numbers 848-866.

References must look like this:   

                                                                                          References

Sabia, J. J. (2008). Minimum wages and the economic well-being of single mothers. Journal              Of Policy Analysis & Management, 27(4), 848-866.