Project Overview:

A policy paper is a type of persuasive paper in which a person or organization recommends to the government a specific set of policies to take on an issue. In this project, you will take on the role of a policy analyst and choose a political issue of interest to you to research and address. The purpose of this paper will be more than simply reporting facts. You will need to understand the issue deeply enough that you can state clearly how this issue should be dealt with by the government. In your paper, you should be able to articulate clear policies that should be enacted around this issue, as well as support your recommendations with clear reasons and evidence.

Standard: Current Events:I can examine multiple perspectives on current political issues, develop well-reasoned positions of their own, and express these positions orally and in writing.

Learning Targets:
I can identify an issue that is relevant in current politics.
I can use academic research methods to find mainstream and scholarly articles related to my issue.
I can assess what specific concerns need to be addressed related to the issue I choose.
I can evaluate possible solutions.
I can articulate clearly which policy choices I think best address my issue.
I can support my policy recommendations with reasons and evidence.
I can write a bibliography using standard MLA style.