Students will choose a political issue in Texas

1. Select a current Texas political issue and briefly describe the issue and what the
different viewpoints are. For example, the topic could be legalization of marijuana in
Texas. The viewpoints are either for legalization or against it.
2. Research the topic using three professional sources (books, journals, newspapers,
magazines, or websites that end in .org, .edu, or .gov) and compare and contrast the
different viewpoints and positions on your topic. Fully address the different sides of
the issue and demonstrate an understanding of its complexities.
3. Draw a personal conclusion based on your analysis of the issue and present an
informed evaluation from the evidence.
4. Your paper will include the body of work and a Works Cited Page (list or resources
used).
Completed in Microsoft Word
• Use MLA (Modern Language Association) Formatting.
12 or 14 inch font
• Verdana font
• Double spaced
The body of the research paper must be a minimum of 1,000 words.
• Use 3 separate professional sources.
• Information from sources must be paraphrased and not quoted. Do not put any
quotes within your paper. The resources cited within the body of the work must
match the listed resources on the Works Cited page.
Cited within the paper and each cite must be highlighted once (highlight the
author’s name or source within the paper).
Correctly cited on the Works Cited page at the end of the document.
No Plagiarized Please.