Some phenomenon that influences Congress through the framework of political science
The purpose of this research paper is to question some phenomenon that influences Congress through the framework of political science, analyze relevant scholarship and data on the topic, and develop a strong argument that you substantiate through research
Please answer the following questions separately, rather than trying to integrate them into an essay. You must properly cite sources (see below) or lose points.
1. Project Title
2. Topic: Identify some phenomenon or dynamic that influences Congress. While this may be a popular contemporary political issue—for instance the influence of #MeToo on the entertainment industry—your topic may also be more unique and not of widespread public discussion. Describe the topic.
3. Difference: What difference or anomaly do you want to explain?
4. Question: Develop a succinct question that frames the puzzle you’re interested in exploring about your topic. A question inquires into some unknown dynamic. I recommend avoiding yes or no questions. Instead, you should search for processes that reveal the tensions, power relationships, institutional processes, etc., of your topic.
5. Bibliography: I recommend beginning your research by exploring academic sources at Google Scholar, and write a few paragraphs explaining how three academic sources are relevant to address your question. In Google Scholar: first, try different combinations of keywords. Second, adjust dates for your search inquiry to discover articles relevant to your research (for instance, if you’re studying the Movement for Black Lives, you’ll want to search for articles in the past few years since it began). Third, you may gauge the influence of the article by noticing how many people have cited the article. Fourth, you may want to explore the bibliographies of articles you find insightful, as well as the links on Google Scholar called “cited by” and “related,” which may list similar pieces
5c. Please cite your research paper sources using Chicago Manual of Style — Author-Date:
5d. Supplement your scholastic research with magazines, newspapers, websites, think tanks, etc. Again, check what these scholars cite for other possible sources.
Requirements: 2 pages double spaced
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