The Financial Implications of Police Department Funding Progressive vs. Regressive Taxation

Research Paper Requirements

General Requirements

• Length: 8-10 pages (excluding preliminary pages, references, and appendices)
• Format: Typewritten, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman or equivalent
• Citation Style: APA style manual
• Submission: Submit as an MS Word document
• Deadline: No later than Sunday, August 11, 2024, at 11:55 PM

Paper Sections

1. Introduction/Background
   • Introduce the topic and provide necessary background information.
2. Analysis of the Issue
   • Detailed analysis of the selected issue, including relevant data and insights.
3. Alternative Points of View
   • Present and discuss alternative perspectives on the issue.
4. Your Own Point of View
   • Provide your own analysis and viewpoints based on the research.
5. Conclusion
   • Summarize the findings and implications of the research.

Topic Selection

• Scope: Must address an aspect of the federal government that you believe is a financial problem for taxpayers.
• Examples of Topics:
  • Flat Tax versus Progressive Taxation
  • Reforms to Medicare and Medicaid
  • Budget Deficits & National Debt
  • Affordable Healthcare
  • Welfare Reform

Additional Requirements

• Paper Proposal and Thesis Exercise:
  • Proposal: 1-page, double-spaced, describing your selected topic and subheadings.
  • Thesis Exercise: Complete a table to help develop a proper thesis and research questions.
  • Due Date for Proposal and Thesis Exercise: Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 11:55 PM
• Research Sources:
  • Use scholarly journal articles. Wikipedia and blogs are not considered academic sources.
  • Proper and full citation is required for all references.
  • Recommended Minimum Number of Sources: At least 8-10 scholarly sources to ensure a comprehensive analysis.

Evaluation Criteria (Grading Rubric)

• Analyze and Evaluate Policy Formulation and Implementation:
  • Exceptional articulation of policies and programs.
• Apply Graduate Research Methods:
  • Outstanding understanding and application of research methods and techniques.
• Synthesize Concepts of Ethical Behavior and Social Responsibility:
  • Outstanding understanding and engagement with concepts of ethical behavior and social responsibility.
• Analyze Evaluative Processes:
  • Outstanding understanding of evaluative processes to devise plans for maximizing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Graduate Level Writing and APA Format:
  • Exceptionally well-written with flawless grammar, punctuation, usage, and adherence to APA format.