Select a topic related to American government, research the topic and write a paper explaining: 1) why you selected the topic; 2) how it relates to the class; and 3) an in-depth analysis of the topic. The analysis should include a discussion of what you learned about the topic, how your research affected your way of thinking and how what you learned will affect your actions in the future. The report should be a maximum of 2000 words and should cite to at least 5 sources.
You will be graded on:
Your topic selection and how well you persuade me that it relates to the class;
The depth and content of your reasoning, logic and analysis;
The clarity of presentation; and
Organization, grammar, spelling, etc.
