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Understanding Political Controversies: A Comprehensive Analysis of Social Problems and Policies

This research paper explores a significant social problem, tracing its background and current policy implications. The introduction delves into the controversy, presenting critical statistics and definitions while illustrating the urgency for resolution. Section two provides a historical overview of government actions, pivotal events, and key actors involved. The final section offers an in-depth presentation of the opposing sides, highlighting their values, arguments, and plans for addressing the issue. This analysis aims to convey the importance of resolving the crisis and its impact on society.

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Understanding Political Controversies: A Comprehensive Analysis of Social Problems and Policies

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  1. SUBMISSION 2 Library Research

  2. THREE SECTIONS • Introduction to social problem • Background/history/current policy • In-depth presentation of the sides

  3. INTRODUCTION (Sec 1)(approximately 3 pages) • Interesting Introduction • Social problem • Statistics • Importance • Definitions (as needed) • Brief overview of the controversy (no more than 2 paragraphs)

  4. INTRODUCTION: SOCIAL PROBLEM (Sec 1) • The social problem that underlies your controversy • Statistics for the problem, describing the scope • Demonstrate that this is a problem • Targets • Why it is important that the problem is solved Watch out for bias

  5. INTRODUCTION : Definitions • The Current controversial policy (these are the laws that are currently in place) • Important words in topic sentence • Relevant law(s), guidelines, etc. (put the text in your appendix)

  6. INTRODUCTION: Identification of the sides • Identify the Real political actors involved • Identify the issues that shape the debate • Identify the values central to each side

  7. INTRODUCTION (Sec 1) • After Reading your introduction, the reader should: • Understand why this is a political controversy • Understand who is affected by this problem • Understand why this problem needs to be solved • Understand the major political actors and what they want

  8. Your introduction should scare the reader by convincing him/her that the fate of the world depends on solving this problem

  9. Section 2 Background and History

  10. BACKGROUND/HISTORY (Sec 2)(Approximately 4-5 pages) • Goal: historical context to understand current controversy- clearly identify the unit of government analysis. • Focus: controversy, not subject generally • Starting place: your choice, after research (it should be far back enough to describe the modern dilemma) • Ending point: Most recent events

  11. BACKGROUND cont. • Narrate the History of Government Action • Include: • Pivotal events- e.g. the first legislation • Important court cases (if applicable) • Proposals, laws, etc.- previous attempts to solve the problem • Important people- real actors who have made a difference • Chronological order • Varied sources- avoid the cut and paste from CQ!

  12. BACKGROUND/HISTORY • At the End of this section, the reader should: • Know the policy attempts at solving the social policy • Know the deficiencies with the current policy • Know the current policy: As of March 2012, what is the current policy.

  13. Section 3 Presentation of Each Side

  14. IN-DEPTH PRESENTATION OF EACH SIDE: Stakeholders and Values • Approximately 4-5 pages per Position • General parties to the controversy • Comprehensive information • Specific parties to the controversy • Comprehensive information • WHAT DO THEY VALUE?

  15. IN-DEPTH PRESENATION OF EACH SIDE, Issues and Arguments. • Clearly identify Issues for Both sides (minimum 3 for each side) • Specific Arguments for each side’s issue • Evidence supporting each argument, such as: • Case studies • Statistical evidence • Expert testimony • Court cases

  16. IN-DEPTH PRESENTATION OF EACH SIDE: Plans. • Thorough discussion of plans • What are the legitimate ways that the stakeholders are trying to influence government • Be specific here and back it up with data

  17. MECHANICS • Approximately 15-20 pages long • Works Cited • Appendix(ces) • Correct MLA form throughout • Style • In accordance with Capstone guidelines • Polished, proofed • DUE: in class March 9th

  18. Turnitin.Com This paper must also be submitted to turnitin.com

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