1)Introduce your topic. What is the brief history of the topic? How/when did it enter the policy debate? Why is it an important topic (aka why should I keep reading)? Should be answered in at least 1-2 paragraphs.

2)What is the current status of your topic in the United States? Are there current regulations, incentives, or policies that cover your topic? What is the current budget situation for your topic? Be very specific here and discuss the entire scope of your topic (that is why it is important to narrow your topic as specific as possible). Should be answered in at least 2-3 paragraphs.

3)What is the current debate surrounding your topic? What do the supporters argue? What do the opponents argue? How does this debate impact policy outcomes? How do outside groups influence the current debate (introduce both sides and how money plays a role)? Hint: use open secrets Should be answered in at least 4 paragraphs.

4)Based on the current political climate where do you see this area in the future? How will it evolve during the Trump administration? Is it on the Congressional radar? Should be answered in at least 3-4 paragraphs.

5)Conclusion – tie it all together in one paragraph. Why is this important and what did you learn completing this assignment?

6)Cite references and sources.

A exciting report about a famous person in history that you may know nothing about, you are telling their story, the report should be written as a narrative and should include the following information: What year was she born? Where was she born? Who are the parents and siblings? Where did she go to college? Did anything eventful occur in her childhood? Why is she considered famous? What did she invent, discover, design, explore,contribute to or write about that made her famous? How did she change history and/or the lives of other people? What obstacles did she face in her life?