Select one U.S. president and examine how issues related to race, racism, and racial justice were addressed in their administration
Final Research Paper
The class will culminate with a final writing assignment in which students will engage with an issue related to the role of the executive branch in policymaking, focused specifically on race, racism, and the American presidency, to produce a substantive research paper. Students may select one of two options. The final paper will be accompanied by an oral presentation in which students will present their research and provide peer feedback during our in-person workshops in August.
• Option #1: Select one U.S. president and examine how issues related to race, racism, and racial justice were addressed in their administration
• Option #2: Identify and analyze a historical event or issue, specifically considering how the issue or event influenced policy agendas and assessing the overall short and long-term consequences of those policy decisions (e.g., The “War on Drugs” Under the Nixon, Reagan, Bush, Clinton and Obama Administrations; Racial desegregation under the Johnson and Nixon Administrations)
• Option #3: Use this paper to address the Policy/Law Chapter of thesis topic as relates to the executive branch. Currently my topic is: What challenges does interoperability pose in healthcare, and how can machine learning (or AI) be used to help the industry overcome these struggles/obstacles/barriers/etc. or Alternative Question: How can machine learning (deep neural networks) in interoperability be used to address the Political Determinants of Health?
The final paper should be 15-20 pages, double-spaced, and should reflect proper spelling and grammar. The paper should be structured to include (1) an introduction section that presents the problem and succinctly states a thesis, (2) a factual background section that explains, in plain terms, the of the case study or issue, (3) a legal and policy background section that explains and critically analyzes and discuss the current state of the law or policy, or the proposed approach to the issue, and (5) a conclusion.
The paper must include a minimum of ten independent sources. Students should refer to the rubric below for this assignment for additional details and guidance.
Final Research Paper Rubric
Students will be evaluated on the following criteria:
• Introduction/Thesis: The paper should begin with an introduction that clearly and succinctly stated the research topic. The thesis, or central argument or proposition of the paper, should be well-defined, sufficiently developed, and clearly articulated. The thesis must clearly and concisely state the paper’s purpose.
• Quality of Information/Evidence: The paper should be well-researched, detailed, and factually accurate. The information presented should clearly relate to the thesis and should be based on a variety of reliable sources. The analysis should be factually supportable and rely upon evidence that is appropriately and effectively used.
• Organizational Development: The paper should be logically organized in a manner that allows for the thorough development of the thesis. Ideas should be accompanied by supporting evidence, with properly cited sources, that demonstrates a thoughtful analysis of the topic. Students should demonstrate logical and subtle sequencing of themes through well-developed paragraphs with appropriate transitions to navigate amongst concepts.
• Grammar, Mechanics and Style: Sentences should be clear, active, and to the point. Students should demonstrate control of grammar, usage, and mechanics. The paper should be free of spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors. The tone should be professional and appropriate for an academic research paper.
• References: Students should utilize reliable sources, such as peer-reviewed journals and government documents. The paper must include a minimum of ten independent sources.
• Formatting: The paper should conform with the general requirements stated below and should adhere to APA format. APA is the style most commonly relied upon for scholarly research in the areas of sociology, psychology, anthropology, and the social sciences. An overview of APA, including examples of proper citation, is available here. A more comprehensive APA formatting guide can be found here.
• Conclusion: Should provide a summary of the topic that includes a conclusion, themes, and any appropriate proposal. The conclusion should not introduce new information or evidence, but rather should restate the thesis.
General Requirements
• The case study should be approximately 15-20 pages in length, not including the cover page or reference list.
• All papers should include a title page, an abstract, and a references page. Pages should be numbered using the APA style running head. All papers have an introduction, a main body, and a conclusion.
• All pages shall be double-spaced and shall have a 1″ margin on all four edges of the page.
• You may use no larger than a 12-point font and no smaller than a 10-point font for footnotes.
• Your work must be long enough to effectively accomplish the purpose of your writing. Submitting work below the required length will affect your grade. Generally, papers should fall within +/- 10% of the specified page-count.
• All papers shall have an original title centered on the page, two lines (one double-space) below the required heading on the first page. One double-space below the title, the text will begin.
• All paragraphs will be indented by five spaces/one-half inch.
For those students who may wish to discuss potential topics or research plans, I am happy to schedule one-one-one meetings. Additionally, I welcome any rough drafts, which I will gladly provide feedback and edits.
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