Research paper

• Each student will select a macro-level issue of concern to Grand Forks/North Dakota to analyze in their research paper.

• Your analysis will consist of the following sections, at a minimum:

  • Introduction o

• • Description of the issue:

    • History

    • Context

    • Public Awareness

    • Current status

Asset analysis:

• • • What is currently being done to address the issue on a local, county, and state level?

    • What are the strengths of the communities most strongly affected by this issue?

Conclusion

Future Directions

• • • Are there other communities being affected by this issue?

    • Have other communities had success in addressing this issue? What interventions did they use.

    • What is the best approach to address this issue in our community (Grand Forks/North Dakota)?

• Technical Details:

  • Length: 6-8 pages

  • Format:

    • Double-spaced

    • Times New Roman 12-point font

    • 1-inch margins on ALL sides

    • Text of paper left-justified

    • APA format utilizing the 7th Edition of the APA Manual. This will include a properly formatted cover page and abstract. The cover page, abstract, reference page, and any appendices do not count toward the minimum page count.