Assignment Task:
Cover page: Includes your name; GOVT 2306; CWID; Term (Fall 2020etc.); Instructor Times New Roman 12-point font Must be in Word or PDF format Double spaced
Introduction paragraph briefly outlining what you are going to be analyzing.
Conclusion paragraph briefly reiterating what you analyzed and provided supporting evidence of.
Utilize proper in text parenthetical citations and a compiled work cited page using MLA, Chicago, or APA format style. Minimum word count 1,200 words but no more than 1,500
Utilize a minimum of 6 legitimate sources: In general a thorough analysis/case study would have 8-10 sources.
Your sources must be legitimate and less than 10 years old
You may utilize graphs/charts/tables (But they are not part of word count, but do add analysis points-see grading rubric). Your paper MUST utilize both in text parenthetical citations and have a compiled work cited page.
Describe connections you have made between your prior knowledge of the topic(s)you chose and what you have learned in this course. How has this course helped you to understand the ideas/process/structure/procedure etc. in new or different ways. Will you be able to utilize your updated/new knowledge in your current or future career? What do you see as obstacles or advances in the topic that are significant and why? Think out of the box of what re-learning this material means for you, your career, family and community. -For this question you will think critically and analyze the elements thoroughly you want to focus on. You still need to support your analysis/argument with cited evidence. You may focus on as many LO topics as you wish.
LO's to choose from:
- Texas Political Culture
- Texas Constitution
- Texas Political Parties/Elections/Campaigns
- Texas Interest Groups
- The Texas Legislature
- The Texas Plural Executive and Bureaucracy
- The Texas Judicial System
- Texas Local government