Instructions:
During the course of the semester, students will write one short paper with the theme of “America’s Role in the World.” This prompt is purposefully vague to give students adequate leeway to explore ideas of particular individual interest. This paper represents an opportunity for students to synthesize issues raised in class and the readings. Students must clearly explain their personal views on international affairs in a coherent and reasoned argument.
Paper should be at least 1,250 words. Students must cite at least six outside sources. Those sources may be books and articles from mainstream newspapers, journals, or respected magazines (no random Internet website from a Google search!). Endnotes or footnotes are required for the cited sources. Papers must also include a works cited page with bibliographic references. As students may be aware, there are many citation styles. Students may choose any, as long as they are consistent. Use footnotes or endnotes to give credit for direct quotes, paraphrased quotes, or borrowed ideas.
