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Angela Dawod
POLS 464
April 17, 2024
Professor García- Acevedo
Instruc
Heading :
Angela Dawod
POLS 464
April 17, 2024
Professor García- Acevedo
Instructions:
You can select any topic (related to Comparative Public Policy). It may be related to one country (except the U.S.), or you may compare and contrast 2-3 countries (in this case one of them could be the U.S.)
If you have questions, consult me. In order to declare the topic of your final paper, you need to put together a 1-2 -page research design (the use of bullet points accompanied by a brief narrative is ok).
The design of the term paper has to include:
title
reason (s) why you selected the topic.
research question (s),
timeframe covered by your study (e.g., 2010 to the present);
a preliminary outline (main points that you plan to cover), and
at least 5 pertinent sources.
Example: Imagine that you are interested in the topic ofImmigration Policy of Canada. Since the subject matter is broad you have to select:
A research question (two is ok), and a timeframe, which refers to the period of time that you will emphasized in your paper (although you can always add a section of antecedents / context), e.g. “Is there a difference between the Canada’s policies on immigration in regard to European and Latin American Immigrants in the new millennium?
The timeframe is 2012 to the present (so you can cover three U.S. administrations).
The preliminary outline may include: 1) antecedents; 2) policies toward the two areas of the world; 3) similarities and differences between Canadian policies 4) conclusions
At least 5 sources (books, peer reviewed articles on the subject matter).
4. Term Paper – Final Version. 60 points.
Length
10-12 pages (including bibliography).
Format.
Times New Roman, 12pt.
Style.
APSA or MLA
Content
Introduction— highlight the significance of the study and provide a research question(s). Discuss the outline of the paper, and the method to collect information.
Body of the paper — It should be organized according to to the order of the points listed in the outline (Introduction). Please note that each page of the body of the paper must include at least two references.
Conclusions –Go back to your research question (s) and answer it/them..
Perspectives, Recommendations or Future Scenarios are optional, and should not take more than 1 page.
At least 8 sources, including books, journal articles, and reliable internet sources.
5. Class Presentation on term paper (7 minutes). 30 points. (POWERPOINT)
It will be based upon the content of the final paper. Some students prepare a power point or a poster (please note that this is not mandatory). The presentation has to include:
Importance of the paper in the study of Comparative Public Policy – 5 points
Research question(s), and timeframe – 10 points
Discussion of findings (in light of the research question/questions) – 10 points
A word on the bibliography – 5 points.
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