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You should begin thinking about the final term paper assignment.  This includes the term paper proposal.

The term paper proposal is a required assignment.  The purpose of the term paper proposal is to ensure there is a logical and sufficient approach to the final term paper.  You will receive feedback from your instructor.

Choose one of two options below to research for the final assignment due in module 8 and begin your proposal assignment.

Option 1: Build an ideal government agency or non-profit organization using perspective learned throughout the semester. Include clear connections between all course learning objectives and module perspectives while engaging in analysis in your paper. This paper should be 15 – 20 pages in length and double-spaced, using Times New Roman 12-inch font.

Option 2: Take an already existing government agency or non-profit organization using perspective learned throughout the semester and provide suggestions on how the organization could fix perceived or real problems that it is having. Include clear connections between all course learning objectives and module perspectives while engaging in analysis in your paper.

For this assignment, you will complete a term paper proposal.

Term Paper Proposal Requirements:

• Title page
• Introduction
• Why you chose the topic
• Purpose of term paper
• Significance of term paper
• Methodology
• Annotated bibliography

This paper should be double spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman font.  This paper should be minimum of five pages in length.

The term paper proposal is worth 10 points.

Assignment Instructions

The purpose of the term paper proposal is to ensure there is a sufficient and logical approach to the final term paper.  You will receive feedback from your instructor.

The Term paper proposal provides a comprehensive outline for the Term Paper, which will clearly indicate the option that the paper will explore. The plan will also include an annotated bibliography with at least 7 academic resources.

Students should thoroughly “think through” the term paper assignment and incorporate those academic resources and thoughts into the Term Paper proposal.

Term Paper Plan Requirements:

• Purpose of term paper
• Significance of term paper
• Methodology

The term paper proposal should have a title page, annotated bibliography, an introduction to the chosen option, and explanation of the choice.

This paper should be double spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman font.  This paper should be minimum of five pages in length (there are no maximum lengths for papers).

Objectives:

Students will demonstrate that they have developed:

1. An understanding of the structure of public organizations and agencies;
2. An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of government organizations in society;
3. An insight into the workings of public agencies; and
4. An ability to research and analyze topics of public administration.