Role of US Government in Protecting and Preserving the Enviroment

Papers should be double-spaced, 12-point type (either Arial or Times New Roman font), and no less than 8-10 pages (excluding titles, footnotes, and direct quotes). Margins should be one inch on all four sides. Proper grammar is expected and substantive deductions will occur due solely to poor grammar.

In order to assist in the timely and professional completion of the project, I require approval of the topic, which is due on February 19th on Blackboard. On Week 8, the first two pages of your paper are due under the Blackboard Discussion Board titled “Section One” for review (these reviews are not graded, they are for aiding you in proper development of your final product). On Week 10, pages 3 & 4 of your paper are due under the Blackboard Discussion Board titled “Section Two.” On Week 12, pages 5 & 6 of your paper are due under the Blackboard Discussion Board titled “Section Three.” On Week 14, pages 7-10 of your paper are due under the Blackboard Discussion Board titled “Section Four.” The final product version of your Final Paper is due on May 3rd.

Schedule (each date is a deadline; you can submit your work at any time before then – late submittal of the Final Paper will result in a reduced grade):

Topics due (working title and brief description) February 19th
Section One due March 12th
Section Two due March 26th
Section Three due April 9th
Section Four due April 23rd
Final paper due (on Blackboard & through e-mail) May 3rd

Your final paper must have footnotes as appropriate and a bibliography citing with particularity your sources. APA citation format must be used.

A deviation from the formatting above applies to citing legal cases – you must use basic legal citation form (see http://www.law.cornell.edu/citation/ for more information. For example, the cite, Jones v. State, 374 US 259, 263 (Penna., 1984), means that you took your information from the matter of Jones v. State, that is located in volume 374 of the United States Supreme Court Reporter beginning at page 259. The particular information you cited appears beginning on page 263. The case originated in Pennsylvania and was reported in 1984. Subsequent citations in your paper are then abbreviated as follows: Jones at 267. The “267” refers to the page upon which your subsequent information begins. Cite the United States Supreme Court Reporter for USSC cases, and the regional reporters (e.g., NE, NW, etc.) for state cases. Parallel citations are not required.

Your best effort will result from considered work. Do not wait until 48 hours before each deadline to begin. Take advantage of the resources made available to you by the University or even myself if needed.