Grade 12: Political issues in Bulgaria Timeline: November 13th: Introduction of topic and issues November 20th: Discussion

of how to cite and design paper November 27th: FIRST DRAFT DUE! December 3rd: Hand back first draft, peer editing! December 10th: Final Draft Due

I WILL NOT ACCEPT LATE PAPERS! EVER! DON'T DO IT!

Assignment: After learning about some of the interesting political topics that were important during the US presidential election, now it is time for you to think about which topics or issues are important to you. This assignment will get you to think about what needs to change in Bulgaria, or what shouldnt be changed. Answer one of the following questions in the form of a research essay: 1. What are two political/social ideas that are important to you and why should they be put into law in Bulgaria? 2. What are two laws or problems that you would change about Bulgaria and why? Requirements: Your paper must have an o Introduction o Two supporting paragraphs o Final conclusion 500 words total, TYPED. (If this is an issue, come and speak with me) Must use three different sources, (NO WIKIPEDIA) o At least ONE article (magazine, newspaper.etc) o These sources MUST be cited within the paper AND on a separate sheet of paper entitled: Sources Cited You must come to talk to me at least once before December 3rd. We will discuss your paper topic and I can give you ideas to help you with your paper. You must turn in your rough draft with your final paper.

Plagiarism: Copying and pasting, cheating and plagiarizing will NOT be tolerated. If it seems like you didn't write your paper, your grade will be lowered and I will ask you to write it again. If you find information online that is useful, summarize it, and then cite it. Do NOT copy and paste or re-type someone elses words! Should I say this again? Dont do it! Grading scale: which grade do you want to get?!
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Little to zero grammatical and spelling mistakes. Followed topic and answered thoughtfully Three sources and properly cited work. You came and spoke with me about your paper

Some spelling and grammar mistakes,. The topic could have been a bit more complicated, but was finished. Paper is in correct format. You come to speak with me about your paper. Citations were somewhat properly cited.

Some spelling and grammar mistakes,. The topic could have been a bit more complicated, but was finished. Paper is in correct format. You did not come to speak with me about your paper. Citations were somewhat properly cited.

Many spelling and grammar mistakes. Topic not very interesting or thoughtfully answered. Did not use enough sources and citations were incorrectly done. You did not come see me! You basically turned in a paper you wrote the day before. Lame.

You just forgot to write a paper. Even though you had three weeks, it just didn't happen.

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