Instructions:
- Follow the standard elements of the social science research. This research paper is to be written in a clear and explicit manner (intro, thesis, supporting points, and conclusion, etc.).
- In your introduction, in addition to a thesis statement, define the term IMPORTANT. Every presidential role will fulfill a different definition of important. The role of Commander in Chief will fulfill a different definition of important than Chief Citizen.
- In the body of the research paper, explain how this presidential role fulfills your definition of important. Use real life examples to support your argument.
- See writing resources on top of the class Canvas page.
Requirements:
- 3 full page essay. This does not include the works cited sheet/ bibliography.
- Minimum of 3 sources outside of your textbook must be used.
- Follow MLA rules on citation. Cite your sources throughout your paper in parenthetical
citation format and list in your works cited sheet. - Follow MLA style works cited sheet.
- Formatting-1 inch margins all the way around.
- Word-processed and save as a PDF document and uploaded onto Canvas.
- 12 point
- Times News Roman font.
- Double spaced
- Title of paper
- Page numbers located on the top right corner.
Caution: Plagiarism
- Your similarity report must be under 12%. Anything over 12% will not be accepted and will receive a zero grade for the research paper.
- Credit must be given for something somebody said, wrote, emailed, drew, or implied. Cite your sources after paraphrasing.
- It can still be plagiarism if do you cite your sources. If 95% of a paper is copied but you gave credit to the person who wrote it, it’s still plagiarism. Somebody else wrote the paper. Pay attention to the 12% similarity report.
- Be selective with your quotations.