In addition to the exams, you will be required to write three-page term
papers on articles that they must read on their own. You must choose one article to read for
each paper. I want to see three pages or more of writing in each of these papers. The term
papers should be typed and double-spaced, using a Times New Roman font of 12. There
should be a title page and one-inch margins should be utilized throughout the paper. Students
will be given a list of articles to choose from that will be posted on the class web page. All of
the articles in the list will be posted as PDF files on the class web page. You should be able
to open each one to look at an article. You must not use other sources to write these
papers. These papers must be submitted as Microsoft Word file attachments on the
Assignments page of the class website. I will not accept any
papers that are sent to me by e-mail. I will not accept any late assignments or extra credit
work. In regard to the term papers, students need to discuss what is the article about, what is
the author trying to argue, and what are your thoughts. I will not accept any late work. Also,
please make sure to use Microsoft Word when you type your papers. If any other word
processing program is utilized, I may not be able to open your file and grade your work.
Unless I indicate otherwise, I take off one point for each error that I see and that includes
grammar, punctuation, spelling, errors in spacing, and incorrect margins. I also do not want
to see any quotes or quotations in any paper that is turned in to me. I take off two points for
each quote that I see in a paper. Also, plagiarism will not be tolerated. Anyone committing
this offense will be given an F on their paper. Any paper that you turn in to me must be
written entirely in your own words.
Last but not least, I have posted a sample paper on the class web page so that
everyone can see what their paper should look like. The sample paper is also there so
that anyone can see exactly what I want.
I also attached the source for the article that you have to work on.
