The University of South Florida Democracy and Dictatorship Paper

Description

Learning Goal: I'm working on a law writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

General Requirements

You are required to write a research paper about a specific issue related to the field of comparative politics.

The paper must be your original work. It should have not been used in any previous or current class or for any purpose.

Some Recommended Topics

global/regional poverty and inequality,

human migration and trafficking,

global/regional trade, economic warfare,

democracy and dictatorship

regional conflict

sustainable development, population issues,

resource scarcity,

terrorism, etc

While you are free to select your own research paper topic, I would recommend that you contact me to make sure that your topic is relevant.

Comparative Politics Perspective

Regardless of your topic, your paper should have a comparative politics perspective, involving more than one country. It should also include an analysis of the relevant social and political factors of the countries involved in the issue.

NOTE: While all topics are broad, your research paper analysis should be specific. For example, if you select human migration and/or trafficking, your paper should analyze specific cases involving migration/trafficking (case studies), which may include specific regions, time-frame, and/or other specific factors.

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Research Paper Structure

The paper should follow a traditional essay structure, comprising introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs.

It must have an introductory paragraph in which the last sentence should be a very specific thesis statement, outlining the main subtopics that will be discussed throughout the paper.

Also, each body paragraph should clearly state a secondary thesis statement that follows from the main thesis statement of the paper.

Finally, the concluding paragraphs must discuss your findings and incorporate your critical thinking explanation of the issue.