SUBMISSION 2

Library Research

THREE SECTIONS

1. Introduction to social problem

2. Background/history/current policy

3. In-depth presentation of the sides

INTRODUCTION (Sec 1)(approximately 3 pages)

• Interesting Introduction• Social problem– Statistics– Importance

• Definitions (as needed)

• Brief overview of the controversy (no more than 2 paragraphs)

INTRODUCTION: SOCIAL PROBLEM (Sec 1)

• The social problem that underlies your controversy

• Statistics for the problem, describing the scope– Demonstrate that this is a problem– Targets

• Why it is important that the problem is solvedWatch out for bias

INTRODUCTION : Definitions

• The Current controversial policy (these are the laws that are currently in place)

• Important words in topic sentence

• Relevant law(s), guidelines, etc. (put the text in your appendix)

INTRODUCTION: Identification of the sides

• Identify the Real political actors involved

• Identify the issues that shape the debate

• Identify the values central to each side

INTRODUCTION (Sec 1)

• After Reading your introduction, the reader should:– Understand why this is a political controversy– Understand who is affected by this problem– Understand why this problem needs to be solved– Understand the major political actors and what

they want

Your introduction should scare the reader by convincing him/her that the fate of the world depends on

solving this problem

BACKGROUND AND HISTORYSection 2

BACKGROUND/HISTORY (Sec 2)(Approximately 4-5 pages)

• Goal: historical context to understand current controversy- clearly identify the unit of government analysis.

• Focus: controversy, not subject generally

• Starting place: your choice, after research (it should be far back enough to describe the modern dilemma)

• Ending point: Most recent events

BACKGROUND cont.

• Narrate the History of Government Action• Include:

– Pivotal events- e.g. the first legislation– Important court cases (if applicable)– Proposals, laws, etc.- previous attempts to solve the problem– Important people- real actors who have made a difference

• Chronological order• Varied sources- avoid the cut and paste from

CQ!

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

• At the End of this section, the reader should:– Know the policy attempts at solving the social

policy– Know the deficiencies with the current policy– Know the current policy: As of March 2012, what

is the current policy.

PRESENTATION OF EACH SIDESection 3

IN-DEPTH PRESENTATION OF EACH SIDE: Stakeholders and Values

• Approximately 4-5 pages per Position• General parties to the controversy– Comprehensive information

• Specific parties to the controversy– Comprehensive information– WHAT DO THEY VALUE?

IN-DEPTH PRESENATION OF EACH SIDE, Issues and Arguments.

• Clearly identify Issues for Both sides (minimum 3 for each side)

• Specific Arguments for each side’s issue• Evidence supporting each argument, such as:– Case studies– Statistical evidence– Expert testimony– Court cases

IN-DEPTH PRESENTATION OF EACH SIDE: Plans.

• Thorough discussion of plans– What are the legitimate ways that the

stakeholders are trying to influence government– Be specific here and back it up with data

MECHANICS

• Approximately 15-20 pages long• Works Cited• Appendix(ces)• Correct MLA form throughout• Style– In accordance with Capstone guidelines– Polished, proofed

• DUE: in class March 9th

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