The Final Paper April 12, 2013

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CLEARLY STATED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Final Paper Learning Outcomes Identify the opposing positions held by these parties regarding how to solve the problem; Identify the issues associated with the controversy, the arguments made by stakeholders, and the plans each side is making to ensure their position is the one enacted; Evaluate the argumentation of each position, including an analysis of logic and evidence; and moral reasoning. Propose and defend a feasible solution based on critical analysis of your library and field research; Effectively communicate the problem, research, and proposed solutions, both in writing.

Submission 4 (Final) The Final Submission

Final Submission 30% All prior submissions knitted together into one coherent essay. Length- Approx pages, but no more than 40 pages of text, not including the Works Cited and Appendices Minimum 25 sources.

The Final Submission Content Approx. 3-5 new pages Write-up of TWO in-person expert interviews. Write up of Civic Engagement (supporting action) and Reflection Concludes with your supported final conclusion and personal moral reasoning.

Revise Think of old papers as first drafts! The Final Submission is an improved version of 2 and 3 in content and in form.

THE FINAL PAPER

Reflections Reflection on your interviews and what role they played Reflection on your civic engagement

The Final Conclusion Your specific plan to solve the social problems identified in the beginning of your project Your conclusion/solution must include: – Your answer to the title question – Your argumentation that supports this answer – Your moral reasoning that supports this answer Don’t fear the first person

Argumentation for the Final Solution Empirical/ Argumentative Reasons Personal Reasons Moral reasons PP 83-86

Feasibility Provide Counter-arguments for the most powerful arguments against your solution Discuss how your solution might be implemented and any difficulties in implementation.

The Conclusion Offer an overview and tell the reader what you learned Address reservations Restate the strongest points Finish with a call-to- action

Things to Add to the Appendix for The Final Paper Include A.Copies of legislation B.Your interview Questions C.Documentation of your civic engagement D.Any other appendices These go after the text, and before the works cited.

SUBMITTING THE PAPER

Where and When Doyle 226 9:50 AM May 3rd

What to turn in Two copies of your final paper The Research File An uploaded file to Blackboard

Paper Copy #1 The Graded Version 100% MLA Form on the header and the pages MLA in this paper is 2.25% of your final grade!

Paper Copy #2 This will be turned into the man Use your id instead of your name in the header and on page numbers Omit my name from the MLA header on page 1

BlackboardUpload This paper must also be submitted to Blackboard (turnitin) by 11:59 PM on May 3 rd. Failure to do this will result in a 10 point deduction on the final paper grade. Don’t leave points on the board

The Research File This is 7.5% of your final graded and must be turned in with your paper You should note whether or not you want it back.

What the Research File must contain It must be organized in an easily accessible way Previous submissions (1-3) and Powerpoint Slides – You can just turn in the graded copies if you would like Notes that you have taken

What about Books and Articles? Printouts of online material used – E.g. Cq Researcher Photocopies of articles used Do not photocopy entire books, but include notes and/or photocopies of pages used

More on the Research File Notes from interviews Notes from civic engagement The Contact information of your interviewees (name, position, phone, )

The Research File This is an opportunity cost Basic works best No extra points for being cute