1.Capital punishment (highlighting state data on the death penalty), including Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Texas

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Requirements:Five (5) to seven (7) page typewritten research paper.  You will analyze a controversial topic within the world of politics and/or government and provide a solution to the topic. Your solution should be well researched, supported, and documented by your research and not based on opinion or pure emotion. The paper must be typed with the following requirements:     Double-spaced with no spaces in between paragraphs (Go to paragraph, click the box that says Dont add extra space between paragraphs of the same style)    One inch margins    Times New Roman font, no larger than 12     Correct grammar is important along with the content     Paper must be fully documented regarding sources of information including a reference page    You must use multiple sources (minimum of three)     The grading rubric on the final page of the syllabus will be used    Students should use APA format for the papers format, citations, and references    The topic should be approved by the instructor before the paper is submitted (week 4, online)Helpful Hints:When looking for a topic it may help you to look in your current textbook, newspapers, magazines, or online to find current political issues facing states or local governments in your own state or any other state.  1.    Capital punishment (highlighting state data on the death penalty), including Delaware, Pennsylvania, and TexasSuggested outline:a.    Introduction (1-2 pages)i.    Introduce your topicii.    Explain why its important to citizensb.    Body (3-6 pages)i.    History relevant to topicii.    Relation to state and/or local governmentiii.    Current events1.    Specific state data2.    Specific laws enacted3.    Supporters and Non-Supportersc.    Conclusion (1-2 pages)i.    Sum up the future status of this topicLES 205-Final Research Paper Grading Rubric              DATE ________________                            ASSIGNMENT _______________                            STUDENT NAME_____________________INSTRUCTOR________________    COURSE_____________________________    Unsatisfactory    Marginal    Satisfactory    Good     ExcellentINTRODUCTION1. Contains a thesis (p.9)                  2              4            6          8        102. Captures the readers attention (p.9)          2                      4            6          8        10BODY3. Each paragraph relates to the thesis    (pp. 11 & 13)                        2            4            6          8        10        4. Transitions are used effectively (p. 11)          1            2            3          4          55. Contains supportive details:     examples, statistics, quotes, etc. (p. 10)          2            4            6          8        106. Information covers the topic               1            2            3          4          5    (pp. 10 & 11)7. Word usage is correct (no slang)     (pp. 45-55)                    1            2            3          4            5Writing is:8. Concise (p. 15)                        2          4              6              8          10          9. Clear (clarity) (p. 16)                  2          4            6            8          10      10. Grammatically correct (pp. 17-27)            2              4               6              8            10      11. Punctuated correctly (pp. 28-39)            1              2              3              4            5      12. Checked for spelling.  (pp. 43&44)            1              2              3                4            5CONCLUSION13. Conclusions are correctly drawn from       the body of the paper (pp. 11&12)            1              2              3              4            5TOTAL POINTS______________    NOTE: The page numbers (p._) that follow each criterion refer to pages in Dr.  John Szczechowskis Instructors Guide For Basic Student Writing where specific information about each criterion can be found.Revised 6/2/03

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