Research paper Dates and Instructions

You can find all of the below information regarding the research paper in one document: Research Paper Assignment Packet.

• Two-Page Paper Proposal- due September 27, 2024
  - Instructions.
  - Submit to Sydney Johnson at sydney.johnson@thepresidency.org.

• Paper Outline- due December 6, 2024
  - Instructions.
  - Submit to your mentor (copy Sydney Johnson on your email.)

• First Draft- due January 17, 2025
  - Paper Formatting.
  - Citations and Styles.
  - Feel free to reference the 2023-2024 Fellows Review for more examples of formatting and citations.
  - Submit to your mentor (copy Sydney Johnson on your email.)

• Final Draft- due February 28, 2025
  - See the above information under First Draft for formatting, citations, and style information.
  - Submit to Sydney Johnson (copy your mentor on your email.)
  - Research Paper Checklist- you must turn this in along with your final paper to be considered for a paper prize and/or publication.

• Paper Prizes and Rubric.

Op-ed

This assignment is an opportunity for you to practice persuasive writing.

• Due May 1, 2025
  - Instructions.
  - $250 prize.
  - Submit to Sydney Johnson.