RESEARCH TOPIC: Are there certain cultural values that are necessary for economic and democratic development? Provide as much evidence as possible, and give specific examples of how certain values lead to development in specific countries or regions of the world. Some relevant sources might include Lawrence Harrisons writing. DETAILS FROM PROFESSOR: You will be assigned to write an applied research and position paper on one of the topics listed below. While your analysis should consider relevant sources and concepts we cover in this course, it should also bring additional information and scholarship to your issue. This is not simply a personal essay or opinion piece; you must support your analysis and position with solid research and scholarship. Be certain that you fully answer the assigned question with specific applications and illustrations. Papers will be graded in terms of comprehensiveness, relevancy to course themes, application and development of concepts, support for your position, depth and breadth of analysis and interpretation, creativity, and command of relevant concepts and literature. An abundance of writing errors will definitely lower your score. Please carefully proofread and edit your final draft before you submit it for grading. Your paper should be approximately 1012 double- spaced pages using Times New Roman 12-point font, with complete footnotes or endnotes and bibliography. Direct quotes, paraphrases and specific concepts or facts require citations using the Chicago style (see https://politics.ucsc.edu/undergraduate/chicago%20style%20guide.pdf). An attempt will be made to divide the topics evenly among the class, creating four or five informal teams. While each student will write an individual paper, this will allow students to occasionally meet with others who are writing a similar paper to share resources, ideas, and so forth. Furthermore, each issue team will present their findings to the entire class.
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