Course Requirements 2009: (please check back, as these may be updated)

1. Paper I (5 page) 20%
2. Paper 2 (10 page) 35%
3. MidTerm Exam 20%
4. Group Project Presention: A Proposal to Fix Healthcare 15%
5. In-Class Participation & Attendance: 10%

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Papers

One five-page and one ten-page research paper are required. Before you begin writing your paper, you are required to turn in a one page abstract that outlines the topic you will be addressing along with a preliminary list of references.

Paper assignments will be distributed in class.

Paper 1 Assignment: 5 Page Assignment (Papers should be about 5 pages (5-7) excluding figures, endnotes, and bibliography. A separate page with bibliography of sources is required.

Outline & Sources due:• TBA

Final Draft (5-7 pages) due: - TBA
- Hardcopy to Room 209 MacLean, plus digital file via Blitz to karen.thurston@Dartmouth.EDU (TBA)

Paper 2 Assignment: 10 Page Assignment (Papers should be about 10 pages (9-12) excluding figures, endnotes, and bibliography. A separate page with bibliography of sources is required.

Outline & Sources due:• TBA - via Blitz to your TA

Final Draft (5-7 pages) due: - TBA
- Hardcopy to Room Room 209 MacLean Hall, plus digital file via Blitz to karen.thurston@Dartmouth.EDU (TBA).

Group Project Presentation: 2015: A Proposal to Fix Heathcare
With four-five other students, you’ll prepare a group presentation with your proposal on how to fix the healthcare system by 2015.

Your TA should be helpful in answering any questions you may have about the assignment. If you have additional questions, please contact Prof Robbie email.)

Late papers are strongly discouraged. A late paper will lose one full letter grade for each day it is late. Any paper turned in more than three days late will not be accepted. If you have a legitimate problem or medical excuse, please contact Professor Robbie ( email.) as early as possible for accommodation.

Recommendations for Paper Writing -

In your papers we'll be looking for solid research, imagination, and really good writing (clear and well organized). To help maintain good paper organization, you are strongly encouraged to Use APA format.

Format Requirements:

Use APA format with headings and standard citations. A separate page with bibliography of sources is required. Please use line spacing of 1.5, standard margins, and 11pt or 12 pt type.

1. Create an outline before you begin writing,
2. Use outline topics as headings to organize your paper [APA Formatting Style],
3. Use the paragraph as unit of organization .

Here is a good example of a paper written using APA style. Notice how the outline for this paper is reflected in the frequent bold headings throughout the paper. :

SamplePaper.doc , SamplePaper.pdf

Outlines: In the outlines you should explain:

1. The topic you are going to address.
2. An outline of the structure you are going to take.
3. The list of sources you intend to use.