Reference no: EM131117315

Write a five-page research paper and also a reference page.

TOPIC: How do public welfare programs impact America? Public welfare programs can be helpful and harmful. Helpful on a short term basis to those who are in need. Harmful for those who use them incorrectly and become dependant upon the government.

RESEARCH PAPER INSTRUCTIONS

You are required to write a 5-page policy Research Paper(excluding the title page). You must include the following sections and approptiately cite all references.

Section Contents ofResearch Paper:

• Title Page

o Include your name, the date, course (GOVT 475), and your instructor's name.

• Abstract or Executive Summary:

o Place this at the bottom of the title page.
o State the problem, purpose, policy options to solve the problem, and your solution in approximately 150 words.

• Outline:

o Create a well-developed outline and include all paper headings and subheadings clearly and concisely.
o Submit this outlineby 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 5.

• Introduction:

o State the problem and purpose of your paper.

• Literature Review:

o Discuss at least 2 opposing positions on a particular policy issue in public administration.

• Position:

o Support1of the 2positions you discussed in the literature review. In stating your position, identify why you believe the option you chose is adequate and why the other position is inadequate for solving the issue at hand. Furthermore, identify possible limitations of your position.

• Conclusion:

o Give a brief summary of your paper.

• Bibliography

o Use a minimum of 3 sources.

o Use information in your bibliography that can be easily retrieved. When you cite a paper in a journal, make sure the year, volume, and issue numbers appear in the bibliography.Remember that information foundonline is not automatically true. Carefully research these sources to ensure they are scholarly.Also, be sure to read the bibliographic references and use your wisdom. When in doubt, do not use the source! You can find plenty of sources "in the sea."

Technical Format:

You must use the following technical format: Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1-inch margins from left to right and top to bottom, and double spacing. If you use direct quotes that are the equivalent of 3lines or more, single space and separate them from the main text. Number all pages. You will automatically be reduced one letter grade for each daythat your projectsare late (not class period or week).