Resources for Political Science 1--Section 0432
Spring 2011 Semester
Class Website:
http://www.lamission.edu/~chounls/2587
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Posted 5/25/2011
2011 Spring LAMC PS 1 Final Review Sheet.doc
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FINAL EXAM
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
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(300 Points)
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Please bring Photo ID and Scantron 882-e
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Extra-Credit Movie and Write-Up (up to +15 Points)
- Watch the Movie Schindler’s List (Rent it or watch it at the Free Screening)
- Write about the role of Government in the movie.
- Bring the write-up to the Final Exam for up to +15 Points for the Final Exam.
The Free movie screening of Schindler’s List http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108052/will will be on:
Date: this Thursday May 26th at 5:10pm until 8:10pm.
With free popcorn (while supplies last)!!! (other snacks will be available for sale as well).
Location: LAMC LRC Teleconference Room: to the left of LRC 205 Library workshop room and down the hall. (Behind the Information Desk)
Posted 5/24/2011
UC Berkeley Resume and Cover Letter Writing.pdf
Posted 5/10/2011
Rubric for Research Paper with Plagiarism.doc
LAST NAME: ________________________ FIRST: ____________________ SECTION:________PLEASE ATTACH TO THE FRONT OF YOUR POLICY RESEARCH PAPER
| RESEARCH PAPER RUBRIC |
OUTSTANDING |
STRONG |
ADEQUATE |
LIMITED |
DEFICIENT |
MISSING |
YOUR SCORE |
| 10 pts |
8 pts |
6 pts |
4 pts |
2 pts |
0 pts |
| THESIS STATEMENT & TOPIC SENTENCES |
OUTSTANDING |
STRONG |
ADEQUATE |
LIMITED |
DEFICIENT |
MISSING |
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| When reading only the thesis statement and the subsequent topic sentences, the paper makes logical sense. |
Thesis Statement clearly provides an excellent road map to the whole paper. The topic sentences assert ideas which support the thesis statement. |
Thesis Statement is detailed and provides a decent road map. The topic sentences assert ideas which connect to the thesis statement. |
Thesis Statement merely hints at the content of the whole paper. The topic sentences merely hints at ideas in the paragraphs. |
Thesis Statement merely hints at the content of the whole paper. Topic Sentences can improve. |
Thesis statement lacks sufficient details about the paper. The topic sentences do not connect ideas in the paragraphs. |
Missing |
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| CONTENT & INFORMATION |
OUTSTANDING |
STRONG |
ADEQUATE |
LIMITED |
DEFICIENT |
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| Support and evidence are clear and relevant, and reflect an excellent depth of readings and lecture materials. |
Addresses all elements of the prompt. Correctly addresses all questions in an insightful manner. Ideas are connected. |
Addresses all elements of the prompt. Correctly addresses all questions in a good manner. Examples are clear and relevant. |
Addresses all elements of the prompt. Examples are offered but without context. Information is not connected clearly. |
Addresses some elements of the prompt. Lacks supporting examples. Information is not connected. |
Addresses limited elements of the prompt. |
Missing |
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| EVIDENCE AND SUPPORT |
OUTSTANDING |
STRONG |
ADEQUATE |
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| Each paragraph should have 4 supporting evidence. Reflects a thoughtful structure. |
Supports assertions with researchable and verifiable evidence from reputable sources. |
Supports assertions with researchable and verifiable evidence from reputable sources. |
Supports assertions with researchable and verifiable evidence from reputable sources. |
Advances claims with little consideration or linkage. |
Advances unsubstantiated claims are without proper consideration or linkage. |
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| GRAMMAR & FOCUS |
OUTSTANDING |
STRONG |
ADEQUATE |
LIMITED |
DEFICIENT |
MISSING |
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| Demonstrating mastery of English grammar. Uses 3rd person objective formal voice and active voice. |
Demonstrates facility with the conventions (i.e., grammar, usage and mechanics) of standard written English. |
Demonstrates facility with the conventions of standard written English but may have minor errors. |
Generally demonstrates control of the conventions of standard written English but may have some errors. |
Contains occasional major errors or frequent minor errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics that can interfere with meaning. |
Contains serious errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics that frequently obscure meaning. |
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| INTEGRATION OF SOURCES |
OUTSTANDING |
STRONG |
ADEQUATE |
LIMITED |
DEFICIENT |
MISSING |
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| Paper integrated and cited at least 5 scholarly/reputable sources (Author, Year) within the text of the paper. |
Sources are integrated well and paraphrased in the student's own wording. |
Some sources, support and evidence are integrated well. |
Support and evidence are referenced adequately. |
Over quoting of sources which distracts from the student's personal voice. |
Excessive used of borrowed ideas. Lacks signs of original thought. |
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Please include a Plagiarism Checker Report from http://www.dustball.com/cs/plagiarism.checker/
POLICY PROPOSAL PAPER INTEGRATING AT LEAST 5 REPUTABLE SOURCES
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Required Scholarly Article. (Read these first!) You must include the required article as part of your research paper. Go to http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/ username: mission password: la818 |
| Abortion |
Jost, K., to Koch, K. (2006, September 22). Abortion showdowns. CQ Researcher, 16, 769-792. Retrieved January 30, 2007, from CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2006092200. |
| Alternative Fuels |
Cooper, M. H. (2005, February 25). Alternative fuels. CQ Researcher, 15, 173-196. Retrieved January 30, 2007, from CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2005022500. |
| Campaign Finance Reform |
Cooper, M. H. (2000, March 31). Campaign finance reform. CQ Researcher, 10, 257-280. Retrieved January 30, 2007, from CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2000033100. |
| Climate Policy / Environment |
Clemmitt, M. (2006, January 27). Climate change. CQ Researcher, 16, 73-96. Retrieved January 30, 2007, from CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2006012700. |
| Death Penalty |
Jost, K. (2005, September 23). Death penalty controversies. CQ Researcher, 15, 785-808. Retrieved January 30, 2007, from CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2005092301. |
| Electoral College |
Jost, K., to Giroux, G. (2000, December 8). Electoral College. CQ Researcher, 10, 977-1008. Retrieved January 30, 2007, from CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2000120800. |
| Human Cloning |
Hansen, B. (2004, October 22). Cloning debate. CQ Researcher, 14, 877-900. Retrieved January 30, 2007, from CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2004102200. |
| Medical Marijuana |
Marshall, P. (2005, February 11). Marijuana laws. CQ Researcher, 15, 125-148. Retrieved January 30, 2007, from CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2005021100. |
| Minimum Wage and Poverty |
Katel, P. (2005, December 16). Minimum wage. CQ Researcher, 15, 1053-1076. Retrieved January 29, 2007, from CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2005121600. |
| Right to Die and Assisted Suicide |
Jost, K. (2005, May 13). Right to die. CQ Researcher, 15, 421-444. Retrieved January 30, 2007, from CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2005051301. |
| Stem Cell Research |
Clemmitt, M. (2006, September 1). Stem cell research. CQ Researcher, 16, 697-720. Retrieved January 30, 2007, from CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2006090100. |
| Universal Health Care |
Epstein, K. (2002, June 14). Covering the uninsured. CQ Researcher, 12, 521-544. Retrieved January 30, 2007, from CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2002061400. |
| Energy Policy |
Cooper, M. H. (1999, March 5). The politics of energy. CQ Researcher, 9, 185-208. Retrieved January 30, 2007, from CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre1999030500. |
| Voting and Participation |
Katel, P. (2006, September 15). Voting controversies. CQ Researcher, 16, 745-768. Retrieved January 30, 2007, from CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2006091500. |
Review your paper for common grammatical issues.
Try the following trick to test for a logical and well-written paper.
**a] Underline the Thesis statement. It must encompass all the ideas that you will address.
**b] Highlight the first sentence of each paragraph [called the Topic Sentence] after the Thesis.
**c] Read only the Thesis Statement and Topic Sentences.
**d] Question: Is your Thesis a good roadmap—integrating elements of your supporting topic sentences. Is the paper logical? Does it flow? Revise it until it does.
Posted 5/5/2011
Resume and Cover Letter Assignment (10 Points Extra-Credit towards Final Exam)
1) Create a Resume in a Word document (preferably Word 97-2003 compatible mode).
a. Follow the guidelines from http://www.careers.csulb.edu/job_search/resume/index.htm#Resume
b. Follow the formatting and suggestions.
c. Your resume should be only ONE page.
2) Post Resume as an Attachment in the Discussion Forum.
3) Bring a copy of your Resume to Class for verification.
What Can I Do with My Personality Type?
If you’re wondering what kinds of careers you might find appealing based on your personality, find out your personality type, and click your type code to find out!
A) The Meyers-Briggs Test: Take the M-B test on line from HUMAN METRICS < http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.htm> -[PRESS DO IT BUTTON WHEN YOU ARE ON THEIR SITE]. There version of M-B, will assign you to one of 16 personality types based upon your answers.
B) Please write down both the Letters and the Percentile Scores. Click on the Guides that follow the test. Print them out for later use.
C) Go to the Ball State University Career Center Website http://cms.bsu.edu/About/AdministrativeOffices/CareerCenter/CareerLab/AssessExplore/TypeFocus/WhatPersonality.aspx and find the jobs for your personality type.
D) Compare the jobs and learned their prospects from the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Posted 4/23/2011
PERSONAL VOTING GUIDE
10 Points Extra-Credit Towards Test # 3
Personal Voting Guide: Each student will create a personal voting guide on the candidates and issues for an upcoming election (or Past November General Election) in their district. The purpose of this exercise is to expose you to the resources available about the democratic process of voting. Even if you cannot vote, the decisions that elected official and other citizens make will still affect you.
Create your personal voting guide.
A. 1. Go to www.smartvoter.org 2. Fill out the FIND YOUR BALLOT, 3. Select the Current Election (Note: You may not have an upcoming election, so try looking up future elections or a past election like the previous November General Election. 4. Choose your Candidates and Measures.
B. 1. Go to http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_j.htm, 2. Read about the Qualified Statewide Ballot Measures 3. Choose YES or NO and WHY for each measure. (There is also information about registering to vote). Help register people to vote for extra-credit. Please see instructor for details.
C. Figure out who are your elected officials and candidates. Go to http://votesmart.org and enter our Zip Code. Consider playing with the site’s Try VoteEasy feature to find the candidate who best matches your issue preferences.
D. Create your Personal Voting Guide. Be creative, but include all the relevant information and make the guide useful to you) AND bring to class for verification. This is a tool to make you a better informed citizen.
Example of Voting Guide:
Personal Voting Guide by Marissa Velarde.pdf
Posted 4/04/2011
Lecture Outlines for Meeting 4/05 and 4/07 AGPT Chapter 6 Public Opinion and Political Socialization; 7 Interest Groups, & 8 Political Parties. Please bring to class.
Barbes Chapters 6-8 PowerPoint Outline and Political Parties Crossword.doc
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Course Syllabus for Political Science 1--Section 0428
GRADING RUBRIC FOR TEST 1
Rubric for Exam Outline and Essay.pdf
LAMCPS1_0428Sp2011Syl.pdf
This syllabus is a guide to use throughout this course and is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion. Please do not hesitate to ask for assistance; it is my goal that you succeed in this class.
Need help with your paper? Just follow these steps.
Research Paper Integrating 5 Sources Components.pdf
Tentative Lecture, Reading, and Assignments Schedule
Updated 3/1/2011
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Dates
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Lectures and Readings (Please have readings done before meeting)
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Feb 8 t
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Course Overview and Introductions. Homework: 1. Update your email with LACCD http://laccd.edu/student_information/current_students.htm under View your personal information 2. Email instructor a Brief Bio
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Feb 10 th
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What is Politics? What is Government?
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How Does Government Affect Us On a Daily Basis? (Ch. 1)
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Feb 15 t
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Different Types of Government (Ch. 1)
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Feb 17 th
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The Constitution (Ch. 2) and Declaration of Independence (Online)
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Feb 22 t
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Federalism (Ch. 3) and Local Government (California Ch. 9)
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Feb 24 th
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Civil Liberties (Ch. 4)
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March 1 t
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Civil Rights (Ch. &5)
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March 3 th
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Paper Workshop
(Topic Proposal for Policy Research Paper Due) 25 Points.
2011 Spring LAMC Topics for Policy Research Paper.pdf
Topic Proposal Instructions
1. Pick a topic from the provided list.
2. Read the assigned article using the link and the username and password.
3. Bring article to class and be prepared to discuss your topic.
4. Team Captains must provide instructor with lists of group members and their topics.
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March 8 t
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Test # 1 (Please bring Photo ID, Scantron 882-e, and Bluebook) 200 Points*
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March 10 th
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Congress (Ch. 10)
(Plagiarism Assignment Due) 25 Points
Recognizing Plagiarism Assignment: Each student must complete plagiarism training.
1. Go to https://www.indiana.edu/~istd/definition.html
2. Learn about Plagiarism by doing the exercises
3. Take the Test for the Certificate. https://www.indiana.edu/~istd/test.html
4. Only a perfect will get the unique TIME STAMP certification.
5. Copy and Paste the Confirmation Certificate into a Word Processor and appropriate assignments when required
6. Print the Confirmation Certificate and bring it to class for verification.
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March 15 t
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The President (Ch. 12)
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March 17 th
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The President (Ch. 12)
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March 22 t
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The Courts (Ch. 13)
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March 24 th
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Review of the Three Branches
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March 29 t
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Test # 2 (Please bring Photo ID and Scantron 882-e) 200 Points*
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March 31 th (No Class)
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Cesar Chavez Day (No Class)
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April 5 t
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Public Opinion and Political Socialization (Ch. 6)
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April 7 th
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Interest Groups (Ch. 7)
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April 12 t
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Political Parties (Ch. 8)
Barbes Chapter 8 Political Parties PowerPoint Outline and Crossword.doc
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April 14 th
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Political Parties (Ch. 8)
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April 19 t (No Class)
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Spring Break (No Class)
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April 21 th (No Class)
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Spring Break (No Class)
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April 26 t
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Campaigns and Elections (Ch. 9)
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April 28 th
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Campaigns and Elections (Ch. 9) (Personal Voter Guide Due) 10 Points Extra-Credit Towards Test # 3
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May 3 t
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Test # 3 (Please bring Photo ID, Scantron 882-e) 200 Points*
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May 5 th
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The Media (Ch.9)
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May 10 t
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Domestic Politics (Ch. 14)
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May 12 th
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Foreign Policy (Ch. 15) (Policy Research Paper or PowerPoint Due) 200 Points
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May 17 t
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California Politics (Ch. 1 to Ch. 4)
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May 19 th
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California Politics (Ch. 3 to Ch. 5)
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May 24 t
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California Politics (Ch. 6 to Ch. 10)
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May 26 th
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Final Exam Review
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FINAL EXAM
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
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(300 Points)
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Please bring Photo ID and Scantron 882-e
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Declaration of Independence and Constitution of the United States
USConDec.pdf
Prof. Som's Easy Way to Remember the Amendments to the US Constitution
ProfSomAmendmentsMnemonic.pdf
Voting is Easy as 1, 2, 3!
easy.1.2.3.eng.pdf
The World's Shortest Political Quiz
shortest_political_quiz courtesy of theadvocates.org.pdf
UPDATED Test # 1 Review Sheet
2011 Spring LAMC Topics for Policy Research Paper.pdf
DUE: 3/3 IN CLASS: TOPICS FOR POLICY PROPOSAL PAPER INTEGRATING AT LEAST 5 REPUTABLE SOURCES
Topic Proposal Instructions
1. Pick a topic from the following list.
2. Read the assigned article using the link and the username and password.
3. Bring article to class and be prepared to discuss your topic.
4. Team Captains must provide instructor with lists of group members and their topics.
2011 Spring LAMC Topics for Policy Research Paper.pdf
Need help with your paper? Just follow these steps.
Research Paper Integrating 5 Sources Components.pdf
Political Parties Lecture Notes Outline and Crossword Puzzle
Barbes Chapter 8 Political Parties PowerPoint Outline and Crossword.doc
