Government:
The paper does not necessarily have to be argumentative, it can be descriptive. Either way, however, a thesis statement is required in the introductory paragraph.
1. Compare and contrast political ideologies, such as Liberalism and Conservatism.
2. A U.S. president, political leader, or political figure they have a strong opinion about.
3. A deeper look into any of the topics we covered in class.
4. Something they might have experienced in their own lives that was a result of Texas government and/or politics;
5. Something that impacted a family member or friend due to Texas politics.
6. Problems they see in the Texas political system.
7. If a student is presently working, how does the U.S. government, policies, and regulations affect his/her line of work?
8. A current event in Texas, its meaning, and/or its possible outcome(s).
9. If a student is from another country or has spent time in another country, compare and contrast the governments, elements of the constitutions, and/or the political systems of Texas and the country’s state/province from which he/she came.
10. An issue or policy in the U.S. they feel strongly about.
Sources:
Five sources (aside from the textbook) must be used and properly cited in the research paper/
As far as sources go, you may use sources from the course’s “Texas Government 2306: Extra Sources” folder as well as books, data from government agency websites, news articles, internet articles, and academic journal articles. These may include any of the maps, charts, links, etc. from the Extra Sources folder’s sub-folders as well.
All sources must be cited correctly in the research paper as well as be listed in the works cited bibliography.