APA style research paper. In your 7-page research/reaction paper you are to write about a controversial issue facing American Politics at the present. You are to pick the topic from the list below. Both, formal research as well as your own analysis and thoughts on the problem are required for this assignment. In your paper make sure to include the major parties stance on the issue (democratic and republican), presidential candidates opinion (2012), popular opinion as well as your opinion. Support your opinion with at least 3 well thought out arguments. You are to support your written work with proper citations. When formatting your paper, use a 12-point font and one-inch margins. I am looking for a title, an introduction, a body, and a conclusion not just one long paragraph. Limit your paper to 1500 words (not including title and reference pages). Proofread carefully, for good grammar, syntax and essay structure for they count as much as content on this assignment! to score 100: The writing is focused, purposeful, and reflects insight into the writing situation. The paper conveys a sense of completeness and wholeness with adherence to the main idea, and its organizational pattern provides for a logical progression of ideas. The support is substantial, specific, relevant, concrete, and/or illustrative. The paper demonstrates a commitment to and an involvement with the subject, clarity in presentation of ideas, and may use creative writing strategies appropriate to the purpose of the paper. Transitions are used to enhance organization. A compelling introduction and strong conclusion are evident. The writing demonstrates a mature command of language (word choice) with freshness of expression. Sentence structure is varied, and sentences are complete except when fragments are used purposefully. Few, if any, convention errors occur in mechanics, usage, and punctuation. Topic of paper: i’d like my paper to be about the cost of education in the US. this is for my american government class, so more of a strong focus on the government side but as well a economics point of view
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