PLCY 703 Analytic Paper

PLCY 703 Analytic Paper

PLCY 703 Analytic Paper Assignments (2)

The student is required to submit two (2) analytic papers. Both papers will consider multiple appropriate, peer-reviewed sources (see assignment instructions and rubrics for more specifics). Papers must contain a title page and bibliography. The first paper will run 10-12 double-spaced pages in length (not including title page or bibliography). The second paper will run 12-15 double-spaced pages in length.

The student will write a policy memorandum which summarizes vital information on an identified policy issue to prepare him/her for a hearing. Explore the history of the policy issue, and, using the information learned thus far in this class, explain how the issue has changed over time as a result of “challenges” to the Constitution. This paper must be 1-3, but no more than 4 pages in length.