Spring 2021
In at least four (4) full, type-written pages, please answer the following:
“Democracy is a form of government in which all eligible citizens have an equal say in the decisions
that affect their lives. Democracy allows eligible citizens to participate equally – either directly or
through elected representatives – in the proposal, development, and creation of laws.”
The United States prides itself on being the first nation in modern history to adopt a democratic
constitution. Our government even tries to spread democracy to other countries. But, is the Unites States
really a democracy in the full sense of the word?
Write an essay that argues that the United States is not really a democracy. In doing so, emphasize nondemocratic practices, outcomes, and the inconsistencies of American politics.
Suggestions:
I encourage you to do some outside research. However, it is entirely possible (though, much more
difficult) to write an excellent paper based primarily (not solely) on the readings you have already done
for this class and on the lectures (no need to cite lecture). The best papers would probably include
sources/articles that provide evidence for the counterargument (i.e. the US is a democracy).
A good starting point would be for you to look more closely at:
– Gerrymandering
– The Electoral College
– The Senate
– The Supreme Court
– The intentions of the Founding Fathers
-*****************************Please note that you are NOT allowed to turn in work that you have already
turn in to another class, doing so will get you a zero on the assignment.*********************************
Again, this is a research paper, NOT an opinion piece. Phrases such as “I believe”, “I think” and similar
phrases have no place here. “Research suggests”, “these statistics indicate” etc. is how you want to approach
this.
Final Project
Information
Assignment Details &
“Way to an A”
Paper Assignment- Format
At least 4 full pages
(Plus bibliography/works cited is additional)
Use Microsoft Word (or similar program)
12
point
Times New Roman (or similar) font
Double-spaced
1 inch margins
Title page up to your discretion
Not included in page count
Paper Assignment:
Way to an A
Part
1: Introduction
Make sure to have a thesis sentence
Part
2: What are you arguing… Evidence.
Part 3: Other side would argue…
Evidence they would provide.
Part 4: Why wrong.
Part 5: Conclusion
Bibliography
Paper Assignment:
Part One A:
Introductory Paragraph/Thesis
The first paragraph of your paper, which will
introduce your argument
Have a clear thesis sentence
Example of Bad Thesis:
Do I answer the question?
Have I taken a position that others might challenge or
oppose?
Thesis statements that are too vague often do not have
a strong argument and will lead to a weak paper.
The Civil War was fought over the issue of slavery.
Example of Good Thesis:
While both sides fought the Civil War over the issue of
slavery, the North fought for moral reasons, while the
South fought to preserve its own institutions.
Paper Assignment:
Part One B:
Sources
Finding Sources
J-stor
Google Scholar
Google and Wikipedia for general information
Do not use Wikipedia as source
Library website
Once you find one article, look at its reference section
Read abstracts to save time
Acceptable Sources
Government
Data
Data from some non-governmental
organizations
Government
Policy Papers
Newspaper Articles
Scholarly Articles
Etc.
UNacceptable Sources
Data
derived from TV pundits
Newspaper editorials
Blogs
Wikipedia
Etc.
Sources
I highly recommend using an average of
one source for each page written.
This
does not mean only cite one source a
page.
What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism
means using another’s work
without giving credit. If you use others’
words, you must put them in quotation
marks and cite your source.
You must also give citations when using
others’ ideas, even if you have
paraphrased those ideas in your own
words.
What is plagiarism?
“Work”
includes the words and ideas of
others, as well as art, graphics, computer
programs, music, and other creative
expression. The work may consist of
writing, charts, data, graphs, pictures,
diagrams, websites, movies, TV
broadcasts, or other communication
media.
What is plagiarism?
The term “source” includes published works -books, magazines, newspapers, textbooks,
websites, movies, photos, paintings, plays -and unpublished sources (e.g., materials from
a research service, blogs, class handouts,
lectures, notes, speeches, or other students’
papers). Using words, ideas, computer code,
or any work without giving proper credit is
plagiarism. Any time you use information from
a source, of any kind, you must cite it.
What is plagiarism?
•
•
•
•
•
Distinguishing “common knowledge” from original work
Facts can be viewed as common knowledge if they are generally
known and widely established. The term “common knowledge” implies
that the audience and the author have agreed on certain facts, so
accepted common knowledge might vary depending on your
audience.
For example, dates referring to well-known events can be viewed as
common knowledge. So, when referring to December 7, 1941 as the
date the Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor, you would not need
to cite a source for your information—if Americans comprise your target
audience.
Be wary, however, when treating information as common knowledge.
When making this judgment, consider whether the information is both
widely known and undisputed. As your expertise within your field grows,
your base of common knowledge, as it pertains to that field of expertise,
will also grow.
When in doubt about the status of a piece of information, err on the side
of caution and include a citation.
How to Cite Sources
One citation method is to identify the source
in the text, putting the author’s last name and
publication year in parenthesis and giving the
page number where the cited information
appears. (Hacker, 2003, p. 391).
The author’s name links the reader to a list at
the end of the paper giving full publishing
information. Example:
Sources Cited:
Hacker, D., A Writer’s Reference, 5th Ed.
(Bedford/St. Martin’s Press 2003) pp. 391-2.
How to Cite Sources
Example: Journal
Agustín, Laura. 2006. “The Disappearing of a
Migration Category: Migrants Who Sell
Sex.” Journal of Ethnic and Migration
Studies 32, no. 1: 29-47.
There is a scarcity of research, and especially
of quantitative research, in this area because
“there can be no correct figures where a
sector is unrecognized [sic] by official
accounting” (Agustín 2006, 31).
How to Cite Sources
Example: Book Chapter
Castles, Stephen, and Mark J. Miller.
2003. “Migration to Highly Developed
Countries since 1945.” In The Age of
Migration: International Population
Movements in the Modern World, by
Stephen Castles and Mark J. Miller, 6893. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.
(Castles and Miller 2003, 69)
How to Cite Sources
The
Word shortcut (SEE VIDEO)
This is the best and easiest way to
do this
Please set your computer to either
Chicago or APA
Consistency is key
How to Cite Sources
Watched
the video and still unsure what
to do and how to cite?
Citation Guides
APA https://kwlibguides.lonestar.edu/APA
Chicago https://kwlibguides.lonestar.edu/
Chicago
MLA https://kwlibguides.lonestar.edu/MLA
Need help doing research?
Virtual
Live chat with a Librarian (could be anyone
from across the system, you can ask to talk
to a Kingwood librarian, and if we are
available, they will transfer you to us.)
OR, Please email us
at Kingwood.Library@LoneStar.edu or fill out
our Contact Us form
Need help doing research?
On-Campus
-By Appointment
Only https://lonestar.mywconline.com/
Service hours are:
Mondays & Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Wednesdays & Thursdays 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Appointments are 45 minutes long.
NO PRINTING OR CIRCULATING BOOK
SERVICES.
Need help writing your paper?
Schedule
an appointment for virtual
help https://lonestar.mywconline.com/
Create an account in the WC Online Tool
and book an appointment.–NOT
connected to Lone Star.
Schedule an appointment for
MS Office apps Help
Research and Citation Help
Writing Tutoring
Questions
If
you have ANY QUESTIONS please feel
free to contact me.
Like with most things, it is better to do so
sooner rather than later.
Final Paper Prompt
Spring 2021
In at least four (4) full, type-written pages, please answer the following:
“Democracy is a form of government in which all eligible citizens have an equal say in the decisions
that affect their lives. Democracy allows eligible citizens to participate equally – either directly or
through elected representatives – in the proposal, development, and creation of laws.”
The United States prides itself on being the first nation in modern history to adopt a democratic
constitution. Our government even tries to spread democracy to other countries. But, is the Unites States
really a democracy in the full sense of the word?
Write an essay that argues that the United States is not really a democracy. In doing so, emphasize nondemocratic practices, outcomes, and the inconsistencies of American politics.
Suggestions:
I encourage you to do some outside research. However, it is entirely possible (though, much more
difficult) to write an excellent paper based primarily (not solely) on the readings you have already done
for this class and on the lectures (no need to cite lecture). The best papers would probably include
sources/articles that provide evidence for the counterargument (i.e. the US is a democracy).
A good starting point would be for you to look more closely at:
– Gerrymandering
– The Electoral College
– The Senate
– The Supreme Court
– The intentions of the Founding Fathers
-*****************************Please note that you are NOT allowed to turn in work that you have already
turn in to another class, doing so will get you a zero on the assignment.*********************************
Again, this is a research paper, NOT an opinion piece. Phrases such as “I believe”, “I think” and similar
phrases have no place here. “Research suggests”, “these statistics indicate” etc. is how you want to approach
this.
Final Project
Information
Assignment Details &
“Way to an A”
Paper Assignment- Format
At least 4 full pages
(Plus bibliography/works cited is additional)
Use Microsoft Word (or similar program)
12
point
Times New Roman (or similar) font
Double-spaced
1 inch margins
Title page up to your discretion
Not included in page count
Paper Assignment:
Way to an A
Part
1: Introduction
Make sure to have a thesis sentence
Part
2: What are you arguing… Evidence.
Part 3: Other side would argue…
Evidence they would provide.
Part 4: Why wrong.
Part 5: Conclusion
Bibliography
Paper Assignment:
Part One A:
Introductory Paragraph/Thesis
The first paragraph of your paper, which will
introduce your argument
Have a clear thesis sentence
Example of Bad Thesis:
Do I answer the question?
Have I taken a position that others might challenge or
oppose?
Thesis statements that are too vague often do not have
a strong argument and will lead to a weak paper.
The Civil War was fought over the issue of slavery.
Example of Good Thesis:
While both sides fought the Civil War over the issue of
slavery, the North fought for moral reasons, while the
South fought to preserve its own institutions.
Paper Assignment:
Part One B:
Sources
Finding Sources
J-stor
Google Scholar
Google and Wikipedia for general information
Do not use Wikipedia as source
Library website
Once you find one article, look at its reference section
Read abstracts to save time
Acceptable Sources
Government
Data
Data from some non-governmental
organizations
Government
Policy Papers
Newspaper Articles
Scholarly Articles
Etc.
UNacceptable Sources
Data
derived from TV pundits
Newspaper editorials
Blogs
Wikipedia
Etc.
Sources
I highly recommend using an average of
one source for each page written.
This
does not mean only cite one source a
page.
What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism
means using another’s work
without giving credit. If you use others’
words, you must put them in quotation
marks and cite your source.
You must also give citations when using
others’ ideas, even if you have
paraphrased those ideas in your own
words.
What is plagiarism?
“Work”
includes the words and ideas of
others, as well as art, graphics, computer
programs, music, and other creative
expression. The work may consist of
writing, charts, data, graphs, pictures,
diagrams, websites, movies, TV
broadcasts, or other communication
media.
What is plagiarism?
The term “source” includes published works -books, magazines, newspapers, textbooks,
websites, movies, photos, paintings, plays -and unpublished sources (e.g., materials from
a research service, blogs, class handouts,
lectures, notes, speeches, or other students’
papers). Using words, ideas, computer code,
or any work without giving proper credit is
plagiarism. Any time you use information from
a source, of any kind, you must cite it.
What is plagiarism?
•
•
•
•
•
Distinguishing “common knowledge” from original work
Facts can be viewed as common knowledge if they are generally
known and widely established. The term “common knowledge” implies
that the audience and the author have agreed on certain facts, so
accepted common knowledge might vary depending on your
audience.
For example, dates referring to well-known events can be viewed as
common knowledge. So, when referring to December 7, 1941 as the
date the Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor, you would not need
to cite a source for your information—if Americans comprise your target
audience.
Be wary, however, when treating information as common knowledge.
When making this judgment, consider whether the information is both
widely known and undisputed. As your expertise within your field grows,
your base of common knowledge, as it pertains to that field of expertise,
will also grow.
When in doubt about the status of a piece of information, err on the side
of caution and include a citation.
How to Cite Sources
One citation method is to identify the source
in the text, putting the author’s last name and
publication year in parenthesis and giving the
page number where the cited information
appears. (Hacker, 2003, p. 391).
The author’s name links the reader to a list at
the end of the paper giving full publishing
information. Example:
Sources Cited:
Hacker, D., A Writer’s Reference, 5th Ed.
(Bedford/St. Martin’s Press 2003) pp. 391-2.
How to Cite Sources
Example: Journal
Agustín, Laura. 2006. “The Disappearing of a
Migration Category: Migrants Who Sell
Sex.” Journal of Ethnic and Migration
Studies 32, no. 1: 29-47.
There is a scarcity of research, and especially
of quantitative research, in this area because
“there can be no correct figures where a
sector is unrecognized [sic] by official
accounting” (Agustín 2006, 31).
How to Cite Sources
Example: Book Chapter
Castles, Stephen, and Mark J. Miller.
2003. “Migration to Highly Developed
Countries since 1945.” In The Age of
Migration: International Population
Movements in the Modern World, by
Stephen Castles and Mark J. Miller, 6893. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.
(Castles and Miller 2003, 69)
How to Cite Sources
The
Word shortcut (SEE VIDEO)
This is the best and easiest way to
do this
Please set your computer to either
Chicago or APA
Consistency is key
How to Cite Sources
Watched
the video and still unsure what
to do and how to cite?
Citation Guides
APA https://kwlibguides.lonestar.edu/APA
Chicago https://kwlibguides.lonestar.edu/
Chicago
MLA https://kwlibguides.lonestar.edu/MLA
Need help doing research?
Virtual
Live chat with a Librarian (could be anyone
from across the system, you can ask to talk
to a Kingwood librarian, and if we are
available, they will transfer you to us.)
OR, Please email us
at Kingwood.Library@LoneStar.edu or fill out
our Contact Us form
Need help doing research?
On-Campus
-By Appointment
Only https://lonestar.mywconline.com/
Service hours are:
Mondays & Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Wednesdays & Thursdays 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Appointments are 45 minutes long.
NO PRINTING OR CIRCULATING BOOK
SERVICES.
Need help writing your paper?
Schedule
an appointment for virtual
help https://lonestar.mywconline.com/
Create an account in the WC Online Tool
and book an appointment.–NOT
connected to Lone Star.
Schedule an appointment for
MS Office apps Help
Research and Citation Help
Writing Tutoring
Questions
If
you have ANY QUESTIONS please feel
free to contact me.
Like with most things, it is better to do so
sooner rather than later.
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