Subjects could include any one of the topics listed on the course schedule or others upon approval of the instructor. They are expected to create their own bibliography for books and scholarly articles. The student then reviews the strengths and weaknesses of all perspectives presented and forms their own perspective on the topic. Papers must use a statistical database as the basis for the report. Data can be collected from World Bank, United Nations, official EU or governmental sources, etc.
Students hand in outline and preliminary bibliography.
Students turn in draft. Students write a revised draft after critique by instructor. All revised drafts must be turned in before finals week of the semester.