OUTLINE PAPERASSIGNMENT &GRADING RUBRIC The Outline Paper Assignment is an important first step towards a successful final paper forclass..You are required to selectONE TOPICof your choicerelated tothe field ofPOLITICALSCIENCE.Write a one–page summary on the issue byincluding the detailsmentionedbelow..Yourquestioncan be based on any level of analysis–local,, regional,, national or international.Itis advisable that you work on an empirical and causal type of research (if in doubt,, discuss topicidea with the professor).. Goal:: 1..Narrow down your paper topicandresearch question 2..Begin writing your paper early in the semester to dedicate ample time for criticalthinking,, revisions and quality writing 3..Receive feedback from your professor to strengthen the quality of your final researchpaper Key Elements:: i..Title for the paper:Spend a little time to select the paper’s title.. Itshould provide a good(ddetailed))idea of what the paper is about(ee..gg.. the problem,, location etc..) ii..Research Question::Specify the thesis statement,, or key question of investigation. Thiswill be the guiding factor of what you plan to investigate or do in your paper.. iii..Background::Provide a brief summary of the problemor puzzle you are investigating..Are there any broad debates surrounding the issue??What is thedependent variable andthe mainindependent variable of interest (wwhat causal relationship are youinvestigating))?? iv..Others::Provide any other information that you feel will help explain your question.. Format:Undergraduate students600–800word paper (aapprox..1–1 ½pages single–spaced)) andgraduate students800 to1000 word paper (aapprox..1 ½–2pages single–spaced)).. TheOutlinePaper should be typed and proofread carefully.. Font–Times New Roman,, 12–point size,, single–spaced with an additional line betweenparagraphs,, and usethe APAStyle for references. If youwish to use another citation format,, do discuss with the professorbeforehand.
