The paper is expected to be a journal-style paper. The topic should be one that is potentially publishable with work
beyond the class requirements. The main restriction on the topic is that you must analyze budgeting issues on a local,
state or federal level. A term paper topic that is related to the student’s dissertation topic is an excellent choice. The
paper should follow Journal of public budgeting, accounting & financial management style guidelines and be about 12-
20 pages in length (exceptions to this will be granted upon request). The length limit is only a guide. The paper should
be whatever length is appropriate for the topic.
