The Paper should include the following: I. Introduction a. Thesis Statement: What is the paper about? b. Hook/ Why should the reader care? c. Why is this issue a National rather than a state issue? II. History a. Constitutionality- What amendments are being violated? b. What is the history in Los Angeles California for the last 10-20 years of this issue? c. Two to three cases in the city of Los Angeles California to confirm/back up your argument. III. Compare/Contrast a. Compare issue to another US state (similarity) b. Contrast your issue to another US state (differences) IV. Affects/Opinions a. How are minorities affected? b. How are Whites affected? c. What is public opinion regarding your issue? d. What are the political viewpoints (republican and democrat) regarding your issue? V. Government Responsibility a. What departments are responsible for handling your issue? b. Other agencies that could be created to handle your issue VI. Solution/Implementation (Think outside of the box) a. Solution/Implementation 1 b. Solution/Implementation 2 VII. Election/Call to Action VIII. Conclusion a. What is next? *4 Sources
