20 points.

Due November 14

At least 4000 words, using at least 10 sources (of which at least 5 must be scholarly articles).

Your paper must include:

• introduction (summarizes the paper)
• research question
• literature review
• explanation of your theory
• statement of your hypothesis
• explanation of research design (descriptions of the independent and dependent variables)
• at least two observations, each with complete descriptions of a dependent variable and at least one independent variable
• comparison of cases
• conclusion

Papers will be evaluated based on the the clarity of the question and thesis and based on the appropriate use of evidence, as well as on clarity of writing.

I will not accept any paper that does not have properly-formatted, complete citations.