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SUBMISSION 2. Library Research. THREE SECTIONS. Introduction to social problem Background/history/current policy In-depth presentation of the sides. INTRODUCTION (Sec 1) (approximately 3 pages). Interesting Introduction Social problem Statistics Importance Definitions (as needed)
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SUBMISSION 2 Library Research
THREE SECTIONS • Introduction to social problem • Background/history/current policy • 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 solved Watch 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
Section 2 Background and History
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.
Section 3 Presentation of Each Side
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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