This week, choose an item or several from your textbook about which you have learned this semester. As you were reading, what stood out to you? Why? Now, construct your paper around these topics and terms which gained your interest and relate them to your life, current events, news coverage, or one specific government office, government decision, or government decision-maker.
If your topic is historical, do some research on its origins as well as current relevance. If your topic is controversial, do some research on its origins and discuss both sides, including your opinion and reasons for it. Facts and figures are good to include.
Quotes from those with experience in the matter are good to include as well. (You may interview someone for your paper, if you like; simply properly quote and cite the interview.)
This assignment will be good practice for future classes and for you to be able to write a paper swiftly, in proper form, and to express the ideas around which your paper centers. As always, be clear, observe the format and length requirements (MLA format; minimum of 800-1200 words), and be sure to cite your work. *Use and cite at least two outside sources, other than your textbook.